Car comparison

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

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 X1 (U11)

23d

197 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2022-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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 estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW X1 (U11) 23d

  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520dBMWX1 (U11)23d
Power
197hp147kW
197hp147kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
66.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
90.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
36.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
849km528mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,500mm177in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,642mm65in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,592mm63in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
205mm8in
Trunk volume
520L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,545L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520dBMW X1 (U11) 23dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (U11) 23d: 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d4,000 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)520dBMWX1 (U11)23d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
36.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
197 hp
147 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
1,690 kg
3,726 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
225 km/h
140 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d and BMW X1 (U11) 23d: 0.1 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (U11) 23d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: 0.7 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
849 km
528 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
197 hp
147 kW
7.4 s
225 km/h
140 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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

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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

BMW X1 (U11) 23d 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.4 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520dBMWX1 (U11)23d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
849 km
528 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 X1 (U11) 23d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 151 km (94 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X1 (U11) 23d

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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