Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

528Li (Stage 3)

336 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

528Li (Stage 2)

291 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

528Li (Stage 1)

264 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

528Li

224 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 3) 336 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    336 hp
    251 kW
  • Highest torque
    481 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,063 km
    660 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 3)336 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
Power
336hp251kW+112 hp
291hp217kW+67 hp
264hp197kW+40 hp
224hp167kW
Torque
481Nm354lb-ft+171 Nm
419Nm309lb-ft+109 Nm
378Nm279lb-ft+68 Nm
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
+36 km/h
267 km/h
166 mph
+22 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+13 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
60.1s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-11.4 s
Calculated
64.0s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-7.4 s
Calculated
66.6s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.7 s
6.3s-1.1 s
6.7s-0.7 s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
16.2s-8.9 s
Calculated
18.8s-6.3 s
Calculated
20.9s-4.2 s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,063km660mi
Calculated
1,063km660mi
Calculated
1,063km660mi
Calculated
1,063km660mi
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) 528Li (Stage 3) 336 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 2) 291 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 1) 264 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li 224 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 3) 336 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 2) 291 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 1) 264 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li 224 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp5,200-6,500 rpm1,400-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp5,200-6,500 rpm1,400-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp5,200-6,500 rpm1,400-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp5,200-6,500 rpm1,400-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 3)336 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
18.8 s
20.9 s
25.2 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
14.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp
336 hp
251 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp
291 hp
217 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp
264 hp
197 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
224 hp
167 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 3) 336 hp has 112 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li 224 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li 224 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 3) 336 hp: 112 hp (84 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp
481 Nm
354 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
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 Long (G38)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
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 Long (G38)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp
281 km/h
175 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp
267 km/h
166 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp
258 km/h
160 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
245 km/h
152 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)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp5.7 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp6.3 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp6.7 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 3) 336 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li 224 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 2) 291 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 1) 264 hp, separated by only 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 Long (G38)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp
1,063 km
660 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp
1,063 km
660 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp
1,063 km
660 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
1,063 km
660 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp
336 hp
251 kW
5.7 s
281 km/h
175 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp
291 hp
217 kW
6.3 s
267 km/h
166 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp
264 hp
197 kW
6.7 s
258 km/h
160 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
224 hp
167 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 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)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 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)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp
Power
291 hp
217 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp
Power
264 hp
197 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 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)528Li224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp
Power
291 hp
217 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp
Power
264 hp
197 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 3) 336 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)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.4 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)528Li (Stage 3)336 hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 3)336 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 2)291 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li (Stage 1)264 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)528Li224 hp
Power
336 hp
251 kW
291 hp
217 kW
264 hp
197 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
481 Nm
354 lb-ft
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
1,063 km
660 mi
1,063 km
660 mi
1,063 km
660 mi
1,063 km
660 mi
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) 528Li (Stage 3) 336 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 2) 291 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 1) 264 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li 224 hp
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 528Li (Stage 3) 336 hp

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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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