The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 90,900
€ 55,000
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 525d.
M5
525d
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
113.7
191.1
117.1
194.3
191.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
525d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.75 %
General
M5
525d
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
525d
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW B47
S85-B50
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
M5
500 hp
228 hp
525d
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
M5
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
M5
8.07 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
525d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
48 mpg
M5
16 mpg
48 mpg
525d
10 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
294 mi
Range
837 mi
M5
294 mi
837 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
280.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
M5
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















