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

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520i (Stage 3)

276 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520i (Stage 2)

239 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520i (Stage 1)

217 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    141 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,097 km
    682 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i184 hp
Power
276hp206kW+92 hp
239hp178kW+55 hp
217hp162kW+33 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft+160 Nm
392Nm289lb-ft+102 Nm
354Nm261lb-ft+64 Nm
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
+38 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+27 km/h
244 km/h
152 mph
+19 km/h
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-9.7 s
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-1.6 s
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-1.8 s
7.0s-1.2 s
7.4s-0.8 s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
20.0s-14.6 s
Calculated
23.4s-11.3 s
Calculated
26.3s-8.4 s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.6s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,097km682mi
Calculated
1,097km682mi
Calculated
1,097km682mi
Calculated
1,097km682mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
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
68L
68L
68L
68L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
141g/km
141g/km
141g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i 184 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 3)276 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 2)239 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 1)217 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i184 hp5,000-6,500 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)520i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
23.4 s
26.3 s
34.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i 184 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 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) 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i 184 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 2) 239 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 1) 217 hp, separated by only 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 (G31)520i (Stage 3)276 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 2)239 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 1)217 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i184 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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)520i (Stage 3)276 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 2)239 hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 1)217 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i184 hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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)520i (Stage 3)276 hp
276 hp
206 kW
6.4 s
263 km/h
163 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
7.0 s
252 km/h
157 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
7.4 s
244 km/h
152 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
225 km/h
140 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)520i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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)520i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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)520i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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)520i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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)520i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 3) 276 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)520i (Stage 3)276 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 2)239 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 1)217 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i184 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.2 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)520i (Stage 3)276 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 2)239 hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 1)217 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i184 hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i184 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
239 hp
178 kW
217 hp
162 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
354 Nm
261 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
1,097 km
682 mi
1,097 km
682 mi
1,097 km
682 mi
1,097 km
682 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
141 g/km
141 g/km
141 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
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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) 520i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i 184 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 58 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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