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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520ivsBMW X3 (G01) 20i

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

20i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2021

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    141 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,097 km
    682 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520iBMWX3 (G01)20i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
102.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
34.6s
Calculated
51.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,097km682mi
Calculated
919km571mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,864mm113in
Front track-
1,620mm64in
Rear track-
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
68L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520iBMW X3 (G01) 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)20i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520iBMWX3 (G01)20i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.6 s
51.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 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)520i
184 hp
137 kW
BMWX3 (G01)20i
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)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)520i
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
BMWX3 (G01)20i
1,685 kg
3,715 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)520i
225 km/h
140 mph
BMWX3 (G01)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)520i8.2 s
BMWX3 (G01)20i8.2 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)520i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)20i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i and BMW X3 (G01) 20i: 1.2 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)520i
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)20i
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
1,097 km
682 mi
BMWX3 (G01)20i
919 km
571 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
225 km/h
140 mph
BMWX3 (G01)20i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 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)520i
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
BMWX3 (G01)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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
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
BMWX3 (G01)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.2 s
BMWX3 (G01)20i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)20i
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520iBMWX3 (G01)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
1,097 km
682 mi
919 km
571 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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) 520iBMW X3 (G01) 20i
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 178 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

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

BMW X3 (G01) 20i

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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