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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520d (Stage 3)

305 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520d (Stage 2)

266 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520d (Stage 1)

236 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520d

197 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,775 kg
    3,913 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 3)305 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 2)266 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 1)236 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d197 hp
Power
305hp228kW+108 hp
266hp198kW+69 hp
236hp176kW+39 hp
197hp147kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,775kg3,913lb
1,775kg3,913lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,405kg5,302lb
2,405kg5,302lb
2,405kg5,302lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
+52 km/h
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
+31 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+22 km/h
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
61.5s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-1.5 s
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.8 s
6.1s-1.2 s
6.5s-0.8 s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
15.8s-11.5 s
Calculated
18.7s-8.7 s
Calculated
21.0s-6.3 s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
361Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,071km666mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
5,060mm199in
5,060mm199in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,900mm75in
1,900mm75in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,995mm118in
2,995mm118in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,669mm66in
1,669mm66in
1,669mm66in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
154mm6in
154mm6in
154mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
520L
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 2) 266 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 1) 236 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d 197 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 2) 266 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 1) 236 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d 197 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 3)305 hp4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 2)266 hp4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 1)236 hp4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d197 hp4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 3)305 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 2)266 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 1)236 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d197 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
18.7 s
21.0 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
264 km/h
164 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
14.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hp has 108 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d 197 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d 197 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hp: 108 hp (81 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 (G60)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
264 km/h
164 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
255 km/h
158 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d197 hp
233 km/h
145 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 (G60) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d 197 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 2) 266 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 1) 236 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 (G60)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d197 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 (G60)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d197 hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 (G60)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
305 hp
228 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
266 hp
198 kW
6.1 s
264 km/h
164 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
236 hp
176 kW
6.5 s
255 km/h
158 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d197 hp
197 hp
147 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 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 (G60)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
Power
305 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d197 hp
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 (G60)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
Power
305 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d197 hp
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 3) 305 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 (G60)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d197 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.3 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 (G60)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d197 hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 3)305 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 2)266 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d (Stage 1)236 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d197 hp
Power
305 hp
228 kW
266 hp
198 kW
236 hp
176 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,071 km
666 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
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
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 (G60) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 2) 266 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 1) 236 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d 197 hp
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hp

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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

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