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BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) · Facelift 2013

525d (Stage 3)

338 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
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525d (Stage 2)

294 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
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525d (Stage 1)

262 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
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525d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 3) 338 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    338 hp
    252 kW
  • Highest torque
    720 Nm
    531 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,321 km
    821 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 3)338 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 2)294 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 1)262 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d218 hp
Power
338hp252kW+120 hp
294hp219kW+76 hp
262hp195kW+44 hp
218hp163kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft+270 Nm
630Nm465lb-ft+180 Nm
563Nm415lb-ft+113 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,760kg3,880lb
1,760kg3,880lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,410kg5,313lb
2,410kg5,313lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
+48 km/h
Calculated
262 km/h
163 mph
+25 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+14 km/h
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-9.7 s
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.7 s
5.9s-1.2 s
6.3s-0.8 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
15.6s-11.1 s
Calculated
18.6s-8.0 s
Calculated
21.3s-5.3 s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
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
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s-1.8 s
Calculated
13.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
409Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,321km821mi
Calculated
1,321km821mi
Calculated
1,321km821mi
Calculated
1,321km821mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu 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
139g/km
139g/km
139g/km
139g/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 525d (Stage 3) 338 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 2) 294 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 1) 262 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d 218 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 3) 338 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 2) 294 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 1) 262 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d 218 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 3)338 hp4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 2)294 hp4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 1)262 hp4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d218 hp4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 3)338 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 2)294 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 1)262 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d218 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
18.6 s
21.3 s
26.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
262 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 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
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
14.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 3) 338 hp has 120 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d 218 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d 218 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 3) 338 hp: 120 hp (89 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 525d (Stage 3) 338 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d 218 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 2) 294 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 1) 262 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 2013525d (Stage 3)338 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 2)294 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 1)262 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d218 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 2013525d (Stage 3)338 hp
338 hp
252 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 2)294 hp
294 hp
219 kW
5.9 s
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 1)262 hp
262 hp
195 kW
6.3 s
251 km/h
156 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d218 hp
218 hp
163 kW
7.1 s
237 km/h
147 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 2013525d (Stage 3)338 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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 2013525d (Stage 2)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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 2013525d (Stage 1)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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 2013525d218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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 2013525d (Stage 3)338 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 2)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 1)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 3) 338 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 2013525d (Stage 3)338 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 2)294 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 1)262 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d218 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.1 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 2013525d (Stage 3)338 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 2)294 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 1)262 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d218 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 3)338 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 2)294 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d (Stage 1)262 hpBMW5 Series Touring (F11 LCI)Facelift 2013525d218 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
294 hp
219 kW
262 hp
195 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
563 Nm
415 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
1,321 km
821 mi
1,321 km
821 mi
1,321 km
821 mi
1,321 km
821 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
139 g/km
139 g/km
139 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
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 3) 338 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 2) 294 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 1) 262 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d 218 hp
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI) Facelift 2013 525d (Stage 3) 338 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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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