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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) · Facelift 2013

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228 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
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520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,489 km
    925 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • 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
1,620kg3,571lb
1,620kg3,571lb
1,620kg3,571lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,230kg4,916lb
2,230kg4,916lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
+43 km/h
268 km/h
167 mph
+32 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+23 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-10.0 s
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-1.7 s
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 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
17.1s-11.4 s
Calculated
19.6s-8.9 s
Calculated
22.1s-6.4 s
Calculated
28.5s
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
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.3 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
346Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,489km925mi
Calculated
1,489km925mi
Calculated
1,489km925mi
Calculated
1,489km925mi
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
124g/km
124g/km
124g/km
124g/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
5.7 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
17.1 s
19.6 s
22.1 s
28.5 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 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
10.5 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
179 km/h
111 mph
171 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
102 mph
154 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
6.0 s
279 km/h
173 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hp
257 hp
191 kW
6.6 s
268 km/h
167 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hp
228 hp
170 kW
7.0 s
259 km/h
161 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
236 km/h
147 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/h6.0 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 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/h6.6 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 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/h7.0 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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/h6.0 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hp
Power
257 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.0 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.0 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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)295 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 2)257 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d (Stage 1)228 hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520d190 hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
1,489 km
925 mi
1,489 km
925 mi
1,489 km
925 mi
1,489 km
925 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
124 g/km
124 g/km
124 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
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 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 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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