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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520dvsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022 320d

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520d

197 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) · Facelift 2022

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520dBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
Power
197hp147kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
67.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,071km666mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,713mm186in
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
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520dBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d4,000 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)520dBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
27.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
197 hp
147 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d has 7 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
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)520d
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
1,630 kg
3,594 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)520d
233 km/h
145 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
228 km/h
142 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)520d7.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d7.2 s

Although BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: 0.1 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)520d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

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)520d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
1,071 km
666 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
1,017 km
632 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
197 hp
147 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
228 km/h
142 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)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 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)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d 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)520d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.2 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)520d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520dBMW3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI)Facelift 2022320d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,071 km
666 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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) 520dBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20 LCI) Facelift 2022 320d

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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