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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520ivsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 20d

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 X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
96.2s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
51.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
1,046km650mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
520L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20d: 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d4,000 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)520iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
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
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
51.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
142 km/h
88 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
1,840 kg
4,057 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
213 km/h
132 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20d: 0.4 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
1,046 km
650 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
213 km/h
132 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.9 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
938 km
583 mi
1,046 km
650 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20d
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20d

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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