The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 119,900
€ 43,800
€ 119,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 523i.
M5
523i
58
74.9
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.9 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
117.4
195.5
116.9
192.9
195.5 in
Length
192.9 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
523i
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.08 %
General
M5
523i
F90
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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
523i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW N53
S63-B44
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
M5
592 hp
201 hp
523i
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M5
553 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
M5
523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
7.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
M5
7.22 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
523i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
M5
22 mpg
31 mpg
523i
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
572 mi
M5
395 mi
572 mi
523i
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).
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
202.8 kWh
144 kWh
523i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
404 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
