The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. BMW 528i (13 - 16)
€ 90,900
€ 46,600
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The M5 is 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 528i.
M5
528i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
191.1
116.9
193.2
191.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
528i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.93 %
General
M5
528i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M5
528i
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW N20
S85-B50
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
M5
500 hp
242 hp
528i
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
528i
Performance
M5
528i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
528i
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8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
M5
8.07 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
528i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
528i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
36 mpg
M5
16 mpg
36 mpg
528i
10 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
294 mi
Range
659 mi
M5
294 mi
659 mi
528i
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).
125 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
125 kWh
528i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
528i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
