Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i

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 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520i

190 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,347 km
    837 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,347km837mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,668mm66in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
155mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i: 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
34.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 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 (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
190 hp
142 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
310 Nm
229 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
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
1,775 kg
3,913 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
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
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 (G31)520d8.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 0.2 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i: 1.9 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
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
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
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
882 km
548 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
8.0 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 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 (G31)520d
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
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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

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/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
8.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.8 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
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,347 km
837 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 465 km (289 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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