The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525d (13 - 16)

€ 119,900
BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) M5
€ 47,400
 BMW 525d (13 - 16) 525d
€ 119,900
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 M5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 525d.
M5
525d
58
Blueprint BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
74.9
83.7
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
117.4
195.5
Blueprint BMW 525d (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
195.5 in
Length
193.2 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M5
525d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.08 %
BMW 525d (13 - 16)

General

M5
525d
F90
Generation
F10
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
525d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW N47
S63-B44
Engine Code
N47-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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
M5
592 hp
215 hp
525d
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M5
553 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

M5
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

154 ft
0.000 sec

M5

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d

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7.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
M5
7.22 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M5
525d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
48 mpg
M5
22 mpg
48 mpg
525d
16 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
888 mi
M5
395 mi
888 mi
525d
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).
100.7 kWh
M5
202.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
404 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M5
525d
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