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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) · Facelift 2013

520d (Stage 3)

295 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
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520d (Stage 2)

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228 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
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520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,556 km
    967 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
Power
295hp220kW+105 hp
257hp191kW+67 hp
228hp170kW+38 hp
190hp142kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,240kg4,938lb
2,240kg4,938lb
2,240kg4,938lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
+52 km/h
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
+31 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+22 km/h
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-1.8 s
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s-1.9 s
6.4s-1.3 s
6.9s-0.8 s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
16.5s-12.0 s
Calculated
19.4s-9.0 s
Calculated
21.9s-6.6 s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,556km967mi
Calculated
1,556km967mi
Calculated
1,556km967mi
Calculated
1,556km967mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
141mm6in
141mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
520L
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 295 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 2) 257 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 1) 228 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d 190 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 2) 257 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 1) 228 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)295 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.4 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
19.4 s
21.9 s
28.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
264 km/h
164 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
12.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
14.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
171 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp has 105 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d 190 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp: 105 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d 190 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 2) 257 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 1) 228 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)295 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hp
257 hp
191 kW
6.4 s
264 km/h
164 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hp
228 hp
170 kW
6.9 s
255 km/h
158 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
233 km/h
145 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 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hp
Power
257 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 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
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hp
Power
257 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp 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 Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)295 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.7 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 Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)295 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
257 hp
191 kW
228 hp
170 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.4 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,556 km
967 mi
1,556 km
967 mi
1,556 km
967 mi
1,556 km
967 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 295 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 2) 257 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 1) 228 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d 190 hp
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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