Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550dvsBMW 5 Series (E28) M535i

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

M550d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series (E28)

M535i

218 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1987

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550dBMW5 Series (E28)M535i
Power
381hp284kW
218hp163kW
Torque
740Nm546lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
2,475kg5,456lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
376Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
4,910mm193in
4,604mm181in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,628mm103in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,599mm63in
1,460mm57in
Trunk volume-
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550dBMW 5 Series (E28) M535iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550dBMW5 Series (E28)M535i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
381 hp
284 kW
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d has 163 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d: 163 hp (122 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
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 Sedan (F10)M550d
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
1,315 kg
2,899 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 (F10)M550d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (F10)M550d4.7 s
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d and BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i: 2.5 s.

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 (F10)M550d
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
381 hp
284 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
218 hp
163 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (F10)M550d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,604 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550dBMW5 Series (E28)M535i
Power
381 hp
284 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,604 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
-
Trunk score
-
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 (F10) M550d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d

  • Has 163 hp more
  • Has 430 Nm more
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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