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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

525d (Stage 3)

358 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

525d (Stage 2)

312 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

525d (Stage 1)

277 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

525d

231 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    358 hp
    267 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,375 km
    854 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 3)358 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 2)312 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 1)277 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d231 hp
Power
358hp267kW+127 hp
312hp233kW+81 hp
277hp207kW+46 hp
231hp172kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,610kg3,549lb
1,610kg3,549lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,295kg5,060lb
2,295kg5,060lb
2,295kg5,060lb
2,295kg5,060lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.5s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-13.6 s
Calculated
57.0s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-9.1 s
Calculated
60.5s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.7 s
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.6 s
5.5s-1.1 s
5.9s-0.7 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
13.4s-7.1 s
Calculated
15.2s-5.2 s
Calculated
17.1s-3.4 s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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 city
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
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
12.8s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
13.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
497Nm/t332lb-ft/ton
Calculated
435Nm/t291lb-ft/ton
Calculated
388Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,375km854mi
Calculated
1,375km854mi
Calculated
1,375km854mi
Calculated
1,375km854mi
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
126g/km
126g/km
126g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 2) 312 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 1) 277 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d 231 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 2) 312 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 1) 277 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d 231 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 3)358 hp4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 2)312 hp4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 1)277 hp4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d231 hp4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 3)358 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 2)312 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 1)277 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d231 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
15.2 s
17.1 s
20.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
13.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
186 km/h
116 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp has 127 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d 231 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d 231 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp: 127 hp (95 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)525d (Stage 3)358 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 2)312 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 1)277 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d231 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d 231 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 2) 312 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 1) 277 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 (G30)525d (Stage 3)358 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 2)312 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 1)277 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d231 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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)525d (Stage 3)358 hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 2)312 hp
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 1)277 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d231 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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)525d (Stage 3)358 hp
358 hp
267 kW
5.0 s
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 2)312 hp
312 hp
233 kW
5.5 s
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 1)277 hp
277 hp
207 kW
5.9 s
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d231 hp
231 hp
172 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)525d (Stage 3)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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)525d (Stage 2)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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)525d (Stage 1)277 hp
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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)525d231 hp
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)525d (Stage 3)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 2)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 1)277 hp
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d231 hp
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 3) 358 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)525d (Stage 3)358 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 2)312 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 1)277 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d231 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.6 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)525d (Stage 3)358 hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 2)312 hp
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 1)277 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d231 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 3)358 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 2)312 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d (Stage 1)277 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)525d231 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
312 hp
233 kW
277 hp
207 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
1,375 km
854 mi
1,375 km
854 mi
1,375 km
854 mi
1,375 km
854 mi
CO2 score
126 g/km
126 g/km
126 g/km
126 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
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 2) 312 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 1) 277 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d 231 hp
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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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