Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

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 Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E28)M535iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
218hp163kW
190hp142kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,347km837mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,430cc209cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,604mm181in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,430mm56in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,460mm57in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
570L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

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 Touring (G31) 520dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 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 Touring (G31)520d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E28)M535iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
32.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
151 km/h
94 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 Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i has 28 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d 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 Touring (G31)520d
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 (E28)M535i
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,655 kg
3,649 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 Touring (G31)520d
230 km/h
143 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 Touring (G31)520d8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 0.8 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 Touring (G31)520d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
230 km/h
143 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 Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E28)M535iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
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
Range score
-
1,347 km
837 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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) 520d
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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