Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

525Li (Stage 3)

276 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

525Li (Stage 2)

239 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

525Li (Stage 1)

217 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

525Li

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,079 km
    671 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
Power
276hp206kW+92 hp
239hp178kW+55 hp
217hp162kW+33 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft+160 Nm
392Nm289lb-ft+102 Nm
354Nm261lb-ft+64 Nm
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
+32 km/h
249 km/h
155 mph
+19 km/h
241 km/h
150 mph
+11 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
66.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-11.1 s
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-7.4 s
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s-1.9 s
7.1s-1.3 s
7.6s-0.8 s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
20.2s-12.4 s
Calculated
23.7s-8.9 s
Calculated
26.6s-5.9 s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
170Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,079km671mi
Calculated
1,079km671mi
Calculated
1,079km671mi
Calculated
1,079km671mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
5,087mm200in
5,087mm200in
5,087mm200in
5,087mm200in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Wheelbase
3,108mm122in
3,108mm122in
3,108mm122in
3,108mm122in
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
68L
68L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li 184 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
23.7 s
26.6 s
32.5 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.1 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
15.4 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp
276 hp
206 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li 184 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp
354 Nm
261 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
1,710 kg
3,770 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 Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp
249 km/h
155 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp
241 km/h
150 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
230 km/h
143 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 Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp6.5 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp7.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp7.6 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 3) 276 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li 184 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 2) 239 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 1) 217 hp, separated by only 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 Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp
1,079 km
671 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp
1,079 km
671 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp
1,079 km
671 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
1,079 km
671 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp
276 hp
206 kW
6.5 s
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
7.1 s
249 km/h
155 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
7.6 s
241 km/h
150 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
8.4 s
230 km/h
143 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 Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 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 Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 3) 276 hp 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 Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)525Li184 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
239 hp
178 kW
217 hp
162 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
354 Nm
261 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.4 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Range score
1,079 km
671 mi
1,079 km
671 mi
1,079 km
671 mi
1,079 km
671 mi
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li 184 hp
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 525Li (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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
  • Best estimated range

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