BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)
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Comparison overview
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.0 s
- Fastest top speed262 km/h163 mph
- Most powerful295 hp220 kW
- Highest torque640 Nm472 lb-ft
- Lightest1,735 kg3,825 lb
- Best power-to-weight170 hp/t127 kW/t5.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.9 L/100 km48.0 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions139 g/km
- Best estimated range1,245 km774 mi
- Largest trunk570 L
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score69/100
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp |
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| Power | 295hp220kW+105 hp | 257hp191kW+67 hp | 228hp170kW+38 hp | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm | 560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm | 500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,735kg3,825lb | 1,735kg3,825lb | 1,735kg3,825lb | 1,735kg3,825lb |
| Gross weight | 2,465kg5,434lb | 2,465kg5,434lb | 2,465kg5,434lb | 2,465kg5,434lb |
| Top speed | 262 km/h 163 mph | 252 km/h 157 mph | 241 km/h 150 mph | 222 km/h 138 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 64.4s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-10.1 s Calculated | 69.3s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-5.2 s Calculated | 72.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph-2.5 s Calculated | 74.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.0s-1.9 s | 6.6s-1.4 s | 7.0s-0.9 s | 7.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.0s-15.9 s Calculated | 22.1s-12.8 s Calculated | 25.6s-9.3 s Calculated | 34.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7s-1.8 s Calculated | 6.2s-1.3 s Calculated | 6.7s-0.8 s Calculated | 7.5s 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 | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.0s-1.8 s Calculated | 14.5s-1.2 s Calculated | 15.0s-0.7 s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb Calculated | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated | 131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb Calculated | 110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton Calculated | 323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton Calculated | 288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton Calculated | 231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,245km774mi Calculated | 1,245km774mi Calculated | 1,245km774mi Calculated | 1,245km774mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,995cc122cu in | 1,995cc122cu in | 1,995cc122cu in | 1,995cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,942mm195in | 4,942mm195in | 4,942mm195in | 4,942mm195in |
| Width | 1,868mm74in | 1,868mm74in | 1,868mm74in | 1,868mm74in |
| Height | 1,498mm59in | 1,498mm59in | 1,498mm59in | 1,498mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,975mm117in | 2,975mm117in | 2,975mm117in | 2,975mm117in |
| Front track | 1,605mm63in | 1,605mm63in | 1,605mm63in | 1,605mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,630mm64in | 1,630mm64in | 1,630mm64in | 1,630mm64in |
| Ground clearance | 140mm6in | 140mm6in | 140mm6in | 140mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 570L | 570L | 570L | 570L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,700L | 1,700L | 1,700L | 1,700L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 66L | 66L | 66L |
| 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 (G31) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 2) 257 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 1) 228 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d 190 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.7 s | 6.2 s | 6.7 s | 7.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.0 s | 6.6 s | 7.0 s | 7.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 19.0 s | 22.1 s | 25.6 s | 34.9 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h 163 mph | 252 km/h 157 mph | 241 km/h 150 mph | 222 km/h 138 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.5 s | 6.7 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.3 s | 9.6 s | 9.9 s | 10.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.9 s | 12.3 s | 12.7 s | 13.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.0 s | 14.5 s | 15.0 s | 15.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 173 km/h 107 mph | 165 km/h 103 mph | 159 km/h 99 mph | 150 km/h 93 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | 295 hp 220 kW |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | 257 hp 191 kW |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | 228 hp 170 kW |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp | 190 hp 142 kW |
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp has 105 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d 190 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d 190 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp: 105 hp (78 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | 640 Nm 472 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | 560 Nm 413 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | 252 km/h 157 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | 241 km/h 150 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp | 222 km/h 138 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | 6.0 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | 6.6 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | 7.0 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp | 7.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d 190 hp: 1.9 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 2) 257 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 1) 228 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | 170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | 131 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp | 110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | 1,245 km 774 mi |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | 1,245 km 774 mi |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | 1,245 km 774 mi |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp | 1,245 km 774 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | 295 hp 220 kW | 6.0 s | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | 257 hp 191 kW | 6.6 s | 252 km/h 157 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | 228 hp 170 kW | 7.0 s | 241 km/h 150 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.9 s | 222 km/h 138 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp |
| 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp |
| 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp |
| 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp |
| 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 3) 295 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 6.0 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 6.6 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 7.0 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 7.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | 170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | 131 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp | 110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 295 hp 220 kW | 257 hp 191 kW | 228 hp 170 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 640 Nm 472 lb-ft | 560 Nm 413 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.0 s | 6.6 s | 7.0 s | 7.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 262 km/h 163 mph | 252 km/h 157 mph | 241 km/h 150 mph | 222 km/h 138 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb | 1,735 kg 3,825 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,245 km 774 mi | 1,245 km 774 mi | 1,245 km 774 mi | 1,245 km 774 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 139 g/km | 139 g/km | 139 g/km | 139 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 570 L 20.1 cu ft | 570 L 20.1 cu ft | 570 L 20.1 cu ft | 570 L 20.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 131 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp | 110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 2) 257 hp | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 1) 228 hp | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d 190 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 9.28 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,391 LC/year | 1,391 LC/year | 1,391 LC/year | 1,391 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp
- Has 38 hp more
- Has 80 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 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
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 2) 257 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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