Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535ivsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

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

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BMW 5 Series (E28)

M535i

218 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1987
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520i

190 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E28)M535iBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Power
218hp163kW
190hp142kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,335kg5,148lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,430cc209cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,604mm181in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,430mm56in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,460mm57in
1,669mm66in
Ground clearance-
154mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535iBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E28)M535iBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
218 hp
163 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i has 28 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i and BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
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 (E28)M535i
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
1,725 kg
3,803 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 (E28)M535i
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 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 (E28)M535i7.2 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: 0.3 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 (E28)M535i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
218 hp
163 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 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 (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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E28)M535iBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
-
938 km
583 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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) 520i
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Is 410 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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