The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 94,700
€ 44,300
€ 94,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 523i.
M5
523i
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
192.9
191.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
523i
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.02 %
General
M5
523i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
523i
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
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
M5
500 hp
201 hp
523i
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
M5
523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
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8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
M5
8.18 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
523i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
31 mpg
M5
16 mpg
31 mpg
523i
10 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
294 mi
Range
572 mi
M5
294 mi
572 mi
523i
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).
144 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
144 kWh
523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
