Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520ivsBMW 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)

520i

190 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    873 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) 520i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
1,404km873mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu 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-
124g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520iBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: 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)520i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 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)520iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
29.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
310 Nm
229 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)520i
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,660 kg
3,660 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)520i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)520i7.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 0.3 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)520i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: 1.7 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)520i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
938 km
583 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,404 km
873 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 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)520i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.8 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)520i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
938 km
583 mi
1,404 km
873 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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) 520iBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 467 km (290 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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