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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) · Facelift 2013

520d (Stage 3)

285 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2014
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520d (Stage 1)

221 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2014
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520d

184 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,429 km
    888 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)285 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)248 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)221 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d184 hp
Power
285hp213kW+101 hp
248hp185kW+64 hp
221hp165kW+37 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-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
273 km/h
170 mph
+42 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+31 km/h
253 km/h
157 mph
+22 km/h
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-9.5 s
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-5.1 s
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-1.6 s
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s-1.9 s
6.6s-1.4 s
7.0s-0.9 s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
17.6s-12.4 s
Calculated
20.3s-9.7 s
Calculated
22.9s-7.1 s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
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
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,429km888mi
Calculated
1,429km888mi
Calculated
1,429km888mi
Calculated
1,429km888mi
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
129g/km
129g/km
129g/km
129g/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) 285 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 2) 248 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 1) 221 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d 184 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)285 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)248 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)221 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d184 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 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)285 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)248 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)221 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
20.3 s
22.9 s
30.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 285 hp has 101 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d 184 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 285 hp: 101 hp (75 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) 285 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d 184 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 2) 248 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 1) 221 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)285 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)248 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)221 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d184 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
6.0 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.6 s
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
7.0 s
253 km/h
157 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 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)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 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 2013520d184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 285 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)285 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.0 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)248 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)221 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.0 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d184 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.9 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)285 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)248 hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)221 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d184 hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 3)285 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)248 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)221 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d184 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
248 hp
185 kW
221 hp
165 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
231 km/h
144 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
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
1,429 km
888 mi
1,429 km
888 mi
1,429 km
888 mi
1,429 km
888 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
129 g/km
129 g/km
129 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
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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) 285 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 2) 248 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 1) 221 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d 184 hp
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520d (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 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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