Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520i

190 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
520L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
25.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
190 hp
142 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
1,620 kg
3,571 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i7.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
938 km
583 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
938 km
583 mi
909 km
565 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520iBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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