The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 97,600
€ 47,400
€ 97,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M5 Touring is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the 520d Touring BluePerformance.
M5 Touring
520d Touring BluePerformance
59.6
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
59.6 in
Height
57.6 in
113.6
191.1
116.9
193.2
191.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M5 Touring
520d Touring BluePerformance
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.45 %
General
M5 Touring
520d Touring BluePerformance
E61
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5 Touring
520d Touring BluePerformance
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW N47
S85-B50
Engine Code
N47-D20

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 4000 rpm
M5 Touring
500 hp
181 hp
520d Touring BluePerformance
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M5 Touring
384 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
M5 Touring
520d Touring BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
M5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
520d Touring BluePerformance
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8.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
M5 Touring
8.62 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5 Touring
520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
48 mpg
M5 Touring
16 mpg
48 mpg
520d Touring BluePerformance
11 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
290 mi
Range
888 mi
M5 Touring
290 mi
888 mi
520d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
284.2 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).
100.7 kWh
M5 Touring
284.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
581 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5 Touring
520d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft














