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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520ivsBMW X3 (G45) 20

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 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

20

190 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2025-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

BMW X3 (G45) 20

  • Best estimated range
    793 km
    493 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMWX3 (G45)20
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
103.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
48.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
793km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,597cc97cu in
1,597cc97cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,636mm64in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,681mm66in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
520L
570L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
65L

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 (G45) 20PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 20: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i4,400-6,500 rpm2,200-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)204,400-6,500 rpm2,200-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMWX3 (G45)20
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
48.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
141 km/h
87 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 (G45)20
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 (G45)20
310 Nm
229 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
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
BMWX3 (G45)20
1,780 kg
3,924 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 (G45)20
218 km/h
135 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)520i7.9 s
BMWX3 (G45)208.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i and BMW X3 (G45) 20: 0.5 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i and BMW X3 (G45) 20: 0.6 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
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)20
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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
789 km
491 mi
BMWX3 (G45)20
793 km
493 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
7.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMWX3 (G45)20
190 hp
142 kW
8.4 s
218 km/h
135 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/h7.9 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 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMWX3 (G45)20
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.4 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)520i
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBMWX3 (G45)20
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
789 km
491 mi
793 km
493 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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 (G45) 20
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 20

  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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