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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) · Facelift 2013

520i (Stage 3)

255 hp1592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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221 hp1592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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201 hp1592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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520i

170 hp1592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 255 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    258 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,045 km
    649 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)255 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)221 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)201 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i170 hp
Power
255hp190kW+85 hp
221hp165kW+51 hp
201hp150kW+31 hp
170hp127kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,615kg3,560lb
1,615kg3,560lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,225kg4,905lb
2,225kg4,905lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
+32 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+19 km/h
237 km/h
147 mph
+11 km/h
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-10.7 s
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
77.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-1.9 s
7.4s-1.3 s
7.9s-0.8 s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
21.1s-13.7 s
Calculated
25.0s-9.9 s
Calculated
28.2s-6.7 s
Calculated
34.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg 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
14.6s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,045km649mi
Calculated
1,045km649mi
Calculated
1,045km649mi
Calculated
1,045km649mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,592cc97cu in
1,592cc97cu in
1,592cc97cu in
1,592cc97cu in
Length
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,462mm58in
1,462mm58in
1,462mm58in
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
Trunk volume
520L
520L
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
156g/km
156g/km
156g/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) 255 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 2) 221 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 1) 201 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 170 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 255 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 2) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 1) 201 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 170 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)255 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,700 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)221 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,700 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)201 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,700 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i170 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)255 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)221 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)201 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i170 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
25.0 s
28.2 s
34.8 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.2 s
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
99 mph
155 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 255 hp has 85 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 170 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 170 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 255 hp: 85 hp (63 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) 255 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 170 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 2) 221 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 1) 201 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 2013520i (Stage 3)255 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)221 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)201 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i170 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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)255 hp
255 hp
190 kW
6.8 s
258 km/h
160 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)201 hp
201 hp
150 kW
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i170 hp
170 hp
127 kW
8.7 s
226 km/h
140 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)255 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)201 hp
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 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
1,462 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 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)255 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)201 hp
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 255 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)255 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)221 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)201 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i170 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.7 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 2013520i (Stage 3)255 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)221 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)201 hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i170 hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)255 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)221 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)201 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013520i170 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
221 hp
165 kW
201 hp
150 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 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
1,462 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
1,462 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
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,045 km
649 mi
1,045 km
649 mi
1,045 km
649 mi
1,045 km
649 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
156 g/km
156 g/km
156 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
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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) 255 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 2) 221 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 1) 201 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 170 hp
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 255 hp

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 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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