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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) · Facelift 2013

520i (Stage 3)

276 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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239 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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217 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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520i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    419 Nm
    309 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
Power
276hp206kW+92 hp
239hp178kW+55 hp
217hp162kW+33 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
419Nm309lb-ft+149 Nm
365Nm269lb-ft+95 Nm
329Nm243lb-ft+59 Nm
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,595kg3,516lb
1,595kg3,516lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,205kg4,861lb
2,205kg4,861lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
+40 km/h
264 km/h
164 mph
+29 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+21 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-8.7 s
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-4.0 s
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-1.1 s
Calculated
72.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s-1.8 s
6.7s-1.2 s
7.1s-0.8 s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
17.8s-11.0 s
Calculated
20.5s-8.3 s
Calculated
22.7s-6.1 s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,029km640mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu 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
159g/km
159g/km
159g/km
159g/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 520i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 184 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
20.5 s
22.7 s
28.7 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 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
6.7 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
15.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
163 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 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 184 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 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 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 184 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 2) 239 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 1) 217 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp
276 hp
206 kW
6.1 s
275 km/h
171 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
6.7 s
264 km/h
164 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
7.1 s
256 km/h
159 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
235 km/h
146 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 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 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 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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 2013520i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 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 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
239 hp
178 kW
217 hp
162 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
329 Nm
243 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
1,029 km
640 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
159 g/km
159 g/km
159 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
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 184 hp
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 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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