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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) · Facelift 2020

520i (Stage 3)

276 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) · Facelift 2020

520i (Stage 2)

239 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) · Facelift 2020

520i (Stage 1)

217 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) · Facelift 2020

520i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,236 km
    768 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i184 hp
Power
276hp206kW+92 hp
239hp178kW+55 hp
217hp162kW+33 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft+160 Nm
392Nm289lb-ft+102 Nm
354Nm261lb-ft+64 Nm
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,610kg3,549lb
1,610kg3,549lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
2,285kg5,038lb
2,285kg5,038lb
2,285kg5,038lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
+50 km/h
Calculated
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
65.5s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
67.3s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-3.9 s
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-1.1 s
Calculated
71.2s99% 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
17.2s-11.3 s
Calculated
20.3s-8.1 s
Calculated
22.5s-6.0 s
Calculated
28.5s
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
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 city
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 highway
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
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
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,236km768mi
Calculated
1,236km768mi
Calculated
1,236km768mi
Calculated
1,236km768mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,963mm195in
4,963mm195in
4,963mm195in
4,963mm195in
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
68L
68L
68L
68L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
125g/km
125g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i 184 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 3)276 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 2)239 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 1)217 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i184 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i184 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
17.2 s
20.3 s
22.5 s
28.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
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
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 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
178 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i 184 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 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 (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i 184 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 2) 239 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 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 (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 3)276 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 2)239 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 1)217 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i184 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 3)276 hp
276 hp
206 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
6.7 s
264 km/h
164 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
7.1 s
256 km/h
159 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i184 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 (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i184 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 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 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 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 (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 3)276 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 2)239 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 1)217 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i184 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 3)276 hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 2)239 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 1)217 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i184 hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020520i184 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
239 hp
178 kW
217 hp
162 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
354 Nm
261 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 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
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
1,236 km
768 mi
1,236 km
768 mi
1,236 km
768 mi
1,236 km
768 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
125 g/km
125 g/km
125 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
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i 184 hp
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 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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