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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535dvsBMW 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 Touring (E61)

535d

272 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520d

197 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535dBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Power
272hp203kW
197hp147kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,405kg5,302lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,886mm114in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,669mm66in
Ground clearance-
154mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535dBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535dBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
272 hp
203 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
197 hp
147 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d has 75 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
1,775 kg
3,913 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 Touring (E61)535d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d6.6 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
272 hp
203 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
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 Touring (E61)535d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535dBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 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
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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