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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d · Stage 1vsBMW 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 (G31)

520d (Stage 3)

295 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d (Stage 2)

257 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d (Stage 1)

228 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,347 km
    837 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp
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
1,655kg3,649lb
1,655kg3,649lb
1,655kg3,649lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
+42 km/h
261 km/h
162 mph
+31 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+21 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-11.1 s
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-2.4 s
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s-1.9 s
6.6s-1.4 s
7.1s-0.9 s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
18.4s-13.7 s
Calculated
21.3s-10.8 s
Calculated
24.3s-7.8 s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.6s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,347km837mi
Calculated
1,347km837mi
Calculated
1,347km837mi
Calculated
1,347km837mi
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
129g/km
129g/km
129g/km
129g/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 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 2) 257 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 1) 228 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d 190 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.3 s
6.8 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
21.3 s
24.3 s
32.1 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
15.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
160 km/h
100 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

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 (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

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 (Stage 3)295 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

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 (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
6.1 s
272 km/h
169 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
257 hp
191 kW
6.6 s
261 km/h
162 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
228 hp
170 kW
7.1 s
251 km/h
156 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
230 km/h
143 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 (Stage 3)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
Power
257 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
Power
257 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.0 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 (Stage 3)295 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 3)295 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 2)257 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d (Stage 1)228 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d190 hp
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
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
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
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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
1,347 km
837 mi
1,347 km
837 mi
1,347 km
837 mi
1,347 km
837 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
129 g/km
129 g/km
129 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
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 3) 295 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 2) 257 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d (Stage 1) 228 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d 190 hp
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year1,286 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 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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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