Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520dvsBMW 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 (G61)

520d

197 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
197hp147kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,465kg5,434lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
1,245km774mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,668mm66in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520dBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 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 (G61)520dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
34.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
197 hp
147 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d has 7 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 (G61) 520d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
400 Nm
295 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 (G61)520d
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
222 km/h
138 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 (G61)520d7.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 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 (G61)520d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d: 0.6 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 (G61)520d
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
1,017 km
632 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,245 km
774 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
197 hp
147 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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 (G61)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d 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 (G61)520d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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
1,017 km
632 mi
1,245 km
774 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (G61) 520dBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 228 km (142 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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