The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. BMW 530i (07 - 10)
€ 90,900

€ 46,500

€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the M5 is 0.6 inches longer.
M5
530i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
191.1
113.7
190.6
191.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
530i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.29 %

General
M5
530i
E60
Generation
E60
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
530i
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW N53
S85-B50
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
M5
500 hp
268 hp
530i
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
M5
530i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

530i
▶ REPLAY
8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.2 lb/hp
M5
8.07 lb/hp
13.2 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
530i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
30 mpg
M5
16 mpg
30 mpg
530i
10 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
294 mi
Range
551 mi
M5
294 mi
551 mi
530i
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).
149.7 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data