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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dvsBMW X4 (G02) 20i

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

BMW X4 (G02)

20i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2021

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    128 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,347 km
    837 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW X4 (G02) 20i

  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    107 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dBMWX4 (G02)20i
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,515kg5,545lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
71.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
101.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
51.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,347km837mi
Calculated
890km553mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,752mm187in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,918mm76in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,621mm64in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,666mm66in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
525L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
65L
CO2 emissions
128g/km
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dBMW X4 (G02) 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (G02) 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX4 (G02)20i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dBMWX4 (G02)20i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
51.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
BMWX4 (G02)20i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d has 6 hp more than BMW X4 (G02) 20i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X4 (G02) 20i and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX4 (G02)20i
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
BMWX4 (G02)20i
1,720 kg
3,792 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 (G31)520d
222 km/h
138 mph
BMWX4 (G02)20i
215 km/h
134 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 (G31)520d7.5 s
BMWX4 (G02)20i8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and BMW X4 (G02) 20i: 0.8 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 (G31)520d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)20i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and BMW X4 (G02) 20i: 2.4 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 (G31)520d
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
BMWX4 (G02)20i
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,347 km
837 mi
BMWX4 (G02)20i
890 km
553 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
222 km/h
138 mph
BMWX4 (G02)20i
184 hp
137 kW
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 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 (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 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
BMWX4 (G02)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 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 (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 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 (G31)520d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMWX4 (G02)20i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (G31)520d
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)20i
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dBMWX4 (G02)20i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Range score
1,347 km
837 mi
890 km
553 mi
CO2 score
128 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 (G31) 520dBMW X4 (G02) 20i
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 457 km (284 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 40 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X4 (G02) 20i

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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