The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 94,700
€ 48,900
€ 94,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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 520i.
M5
520i
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
520i
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.47 %
General
M5
520i
E60
Generation
G30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
520i
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW B48
S85-B50
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
M5
500 hp
181 hp
520i
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
M5
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
520i
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8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
M5
8.18 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
520i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
44 mpg
M5
16 mpg
44 mpg
520i
10 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
294 mi
Range
782 mi
M5
294 mi
782 mi
520i
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).
102.4 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
