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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

520d (Stage 3)

295 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

520d (Stage 2)

257 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

520d (Stage 1)

228 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    277 km/h
    172 mph
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    112 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,535 km
    954 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d190 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
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
+32 km/h
267 km/h
166 mph
+22 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.0s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-12.8 s
Calculated
60.3s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-8.5 s
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s-1.7 s
6.0s-1.2 s
6.4s-0.8 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
15.6s-8.7 s
Calculated
17.8s-6.5 s
Calculated
20.1s-4.3 s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.7s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
388Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,535km954mi
Calculated
1,535km954mi
Calculated
1,535km954mi
Calculated
1,535km954mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,936mm194in
4,936mm194in
4,936mm194in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
144mm6in
144mm6in
144mm6in
144mm6in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
530L
530L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
112g/km
112g/km
112g/km
112g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d (Stage 2) 257 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d (Stage 1) 228 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d 190 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d (Stage 2) 257 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d (Stage 1) 228 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 3)295 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 2)257 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 1)228 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d190 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 (G30)520d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
17.8 s
20.1 s
24.4 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
14.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
115 mph
176 km/h
110 mph
170 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp has 105 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d 190 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 3)295 hp
277 km/h
172 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
267 km/h
166 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
258 km/h
160 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d190 hp
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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 (G30) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d 190 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d (Stage 2) 257 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 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 (G30)520d (Stage 3)295 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d190 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 3)295 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d190 hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

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 (G30)520d (Stage 3)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
5.5 s
277 km/h
172 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
257 hp
191 kW
6.0 s
267 km/h
166 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
228 hp
170 kW
6.4 s
258 km/h
160 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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 (G30)520d (Stage 3)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
Power
257 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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 (G30)520d (Stage 3)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
Power
257 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 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 (G30)520d (Stage 3)295 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
6.0 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d190 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.2 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 (G30)520d (Stage 3)295 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d190 hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)520d190 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
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
1,535 km
954 mi
1,535 km
954 mi
1,535 km
954 mi
1,535 km
954 mi
CO2 score
112 g/km
112 g/km
112 g/km
112 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 (G30) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d (Stage 2) 257 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d (Stage 1) 228 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d 190 hp
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,129 LC/year1,129 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 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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