Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520d

197 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d

  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Power
190hp142kW
197hp147kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,495kg5,501lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,668mm66in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
155mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
60L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
30.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
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
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
197 hp
147 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d has 7 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
1,835 kg
4,045 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d7.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d7.5 s

Although BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d has more power, BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d: 1.4 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
889 km
552 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
1,017 km
632 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
197 hp
147 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.5 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
889 km
552 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 128 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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