Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61)

545i

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2005
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    873 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
333hp248kW
190hp142kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
1,404km873mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,886mm114in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545iBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
29.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
333 hp
248 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i has 143 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i: 143 hp (107 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
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 Touring (E61)545i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i6.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 1.8 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 Touring (E61)545i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i: 4.6 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 Touring (E61)545i
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
753 km
468 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,404 km
873 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
333 hp
248 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 Touring (E61)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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 Touring (E61)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i 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 Touring (E61)545i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.8 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 Touring (E61)545i
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
333 hp
248 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
1,404 km
873 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 Touring (E61) 545iBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 652 km (405 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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