Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520ivsBYD Seal · Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh

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

BYD Seal · Facelift 2026

Comfort 61.4 kWh

231 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
Power
190hp142kW
231hp172kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,597cc97cu in
-
Length
5,060mm199in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,625mm64in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
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Trunk volume
520L
485L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
27.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
156 km/h
97 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
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
231 hp
172 kW

BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh has 41 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i and BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh: 41 hp (31 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
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
380 Nm
280 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
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
1,970 kg
4,343 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
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: 0.4 s.

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
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

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
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520iBYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
Power
190 hp
142 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
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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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
789 km
491 mi
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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