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BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) · Facelift 2013

520i (Stage 3)

276 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
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520i (Stage 2)

239 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
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520i (Stage 1)

217 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
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520i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    259 km/h
    161 mph
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    419 Nm
    309 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
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    167 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    972 km
    604 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
Power
276hp206kW+92 hp
239hp178kW+55 hp
217hp162kW+33 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
419Nm309lb-ft+149 Nm
365Nm269lb-ft+95 Nm
329Nm243lb-ft+59 Nm
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
+33 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
+20 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
+12 km/h
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
68.2s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-11.4 s
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-7.4 s
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
79.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-1.9 s
7.1s-1.3 s
7.5s-0.8 s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
20.7s-14.1 s
Calculated
24.6s-10.3 s
Calculated
27.8s-7.1 s
Calculated
34.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.7s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.0s
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
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
972km604mi
Calculated
972km604mi
Calculated
972km604mi
Calculated
972km604mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,462mm58in
1,462mm58in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
141mm6in
141mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
560L
560L
560L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,670L
1,670L
1,670L
1,670L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
167g/km
167g/km
167g/km
167g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 184 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.1 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
24.6 s
27.8 s
34.8 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
15.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 184 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 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

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 Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 184 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 2) 239 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 1) 217 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 Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp
276 hp
206 kW
6.4 s
259 km/h
161 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
7.1 s
246 km/h
153 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
8.3 s
226 km/h
140 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 (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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 (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (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 Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.3 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 (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013520i184 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
239 hp
178 kW
217 hp
162 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
329 Nm
243 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.1 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
226 km/h
140 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
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
972 km
604 mi
972 km
604 mi
972 km
604 mi
972 km
604 mi
CO2 score
167 g/km
167 g/km
167 g/km
167 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
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

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 (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i 184 hp
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 54 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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