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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525dvsBMW 5 Series (E28) 535i

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

525d

231 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW 5 Series (E28)

535i

218 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1987

Comparison overview

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525dBMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
231hp172kW
218hp163kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
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Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
61.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,620mm182in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,700mm67in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,470mm58in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
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Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
-

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 5 Series Touring (G31) 525dBMW 5 Series (E28) 535iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series (E28)535i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525dBMW5 Series (E28)535i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
23.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d has 13 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
1,370 kg
3,020 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 Touring (G31)525d
245 km/h
152 mph
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d6.8 s
BMW5 Series (E28)535i7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i: 0.4 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 Touring (G31)525d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i: 4.2 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 Touring (G31)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
1,294 km
804 mi
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
218 hp
163 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 Touring (G31)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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 Touring (G31)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 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 Touring (G31)525d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 Touring (G31)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525dBMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,294 km
804 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 5 Series Touring (G31) 525dBMW 5 Series (E28) 535i
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 541 km (336 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i

  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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