The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 520d (17 - 18)

€ 119,900
BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) M5
€ 46,100
BMW 520d (17 - 18) 520d
€ 119,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 520d.
M5
520d
58
Blueprint BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
74.9
83.7
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
74.9 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
117.4
195.5
Blueprint BMW 520d (17 - 18)
117.1
194.3
195.5 in
Length
194.3 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

M5
520d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.76 %
BMW 520d (17 - 18)

General

M5
520d
F90
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

M5
520d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW B47
S63-B44
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
M5
592 hp
187 hp
520d
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M5
553 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d

Performance

M5
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

154 ft
0.000 sec

M5

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

520d

▶ REPLAY
7.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
M5
7.22 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M5
520d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
56 mpg
M5
22 mpg
56 mpg
520d
16 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
976 mi
M5
395 mi
976 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
86.4 kWh
M5
202.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
520d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
404 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M5
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data