Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520dvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 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

197 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,347 km
    837 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
197hp147kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,515kg5,545lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
66.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,347km837mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
570L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions-
128g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520dBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
33.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
197 hp
147 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d has 7 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)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 Sedan (G60)520d
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,805 kg
3,979 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
228 km/h
142 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d7.3 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 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
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: 1.1 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
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
1,000 km
621 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,347 km
837 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
197 hp
147 kW
7.3 s
228 km/h
142 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
222 km/h
138 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
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.3 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 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
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,347 km
837 mi
CO2 score
-
128 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520dBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 347 km (216 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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