The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)
€ 94,700
€ 42,900
€ 94,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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
525d
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
525d
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.78 %
General
M5
525d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M5
525d
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW M57
S85-B50
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
M5
500 hp
194 hp
525d
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
M5
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
M5
8.18 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
525d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
38 mpg
M5
16 mpg
38 mpg
525d
10 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
294 mi
Range
702 mi
M5
294 mi
702 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).
127.6 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
