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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

530Li (Stage 3)

378 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

530Li (Stage 2)

328 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

530Li (Stage 1)

297 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

530Li

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    293 km/h
    182 mph
  • Most powerful
    378 hp
    282 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp
Power
378hp282kW+126 hp
328hp244kW+76 hp
297hp222kW+45 hp
252hp188kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
+33 km/h
278 km/h
173 mph
+18 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+9 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.6s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph-13.5 s
Calculated
61.7s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph-9.4 s
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.0 s
6.2s-0.7 s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
14.6s-7.2 s
Calculated
16.9s-4.9 s
Calculated
18.6s-3.1 s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
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) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 2) 328 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 1) 297 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li 252 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 2) 328 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 1) 297 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li 252 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
16.9 s
18.6 s
21.7 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
180 km/h
112 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hp has 126 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li 252 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li 252 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hp: 126 hp (94 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp
293 km/h
182 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp
278 km/h
173 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp
269 km/h
167 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li 252 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 2) 328 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 1) 297 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)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp
378 hp
282 kW
5.4 s
293 km/h
182 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp
328 hp
244 kW
5.9 s
278 km/h
173 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp
297 hp
222 kW
6.2 s
269 km/h
167 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp
252 hp
188 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 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)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp
Power
328 hp
244 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 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)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp
Power
297 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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)530Li252 hp
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp
Power
328 hp
244 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp
Power
297 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 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)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.9 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 Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
328 hp
244 kW
297 hp
222 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 2) 328 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 1) 297 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li 252 hp
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hp

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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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