Car comparison

BMW X1 (U11) 23ivsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

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

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BMW X1 (U11)

23i

204 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2022-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520d

197 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • 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
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW X1 (U11) 23i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (U11)23iBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Power
204hp152kW
197hp147kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,405kg5,302lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
90.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,500mm177in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,642mm65in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,692mm106in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,669mm66in
Ground clearance
205mm8in
154mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (U11) 23iBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520dPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (U11) 23i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (U11)23i5,000-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 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
MetricBMWX1 (U11)23iBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
27.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)23i
204 hp
152 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
197 hp
147 kW

BMW X1 (U11) 23i has 7 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d and BMW X1 (U11) 23i: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)23i
320 Nm
236 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
BMWX1 (U11)23i
1,655 kg
3,649 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
BMWX1 (U11)23i
233 km/h
145 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
BMWX1 (U11)23i7.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (U11) 23i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)23i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d and BMW X1 (U11) 23i: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)23i
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)23i
625 km
388 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
1,071 km
666 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (U11)23i
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 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
BMWX1 (U11)23i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 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

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
BMWX1 (U11)23i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
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 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
BMWX1 (U11)23i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
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
BMWX1 (U11)23i
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
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
VehicleBMWX1 (U11)23iBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 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
625 km
388 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X1 (U11) 23iBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (U11) 23i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 446 km (277 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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