BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d
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Comparison overview
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.2 s
- Fastest top speed289 km/h180 mph
- Most powerful358 hp267 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Lightest1,705 kg3,759 lb
- Best power-to-weight210 hp/t157 kW/t4.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions134 g/km
- Best estimated range1,294 km804 mi
- Largest trunk570 L
- Best overall score82/100
- Best performance score79/100
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp |
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| Power | 358hp267kW+127 hp | 312hp233kW+81 hp | 277hp207kW+46 hp | 231hp172kW |
| Torque | 800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm | 700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm | 625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,705kg3,759lb | 1,705kg3,759lb | 1,705kg3,759lb | 1,705kg3,759lb |
| Gross weight | 2,425kg5,346lb | 2,425kg5,346lb | 2,425kg5,346lb | 2,425kg5,346lb |
| Top speed | 289 km/h 180 mph | 278 km/h 173 mph | 269 km/h 167 mph | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 57.9s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-11.7 s Calculated | 63.0s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph-6.6 s Calculated | 67.2s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-2.4 s Calculated | 69.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2s-1.6 s | 5.6s-1.2 s | 6.1s-0.7 s | 6.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.5s-9.3 s Calculated | 16.7s-7.2 s Calculated | 18.7s-5.2 s Calculated | 23.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0s-1.5 s Calculated | 5.4s-1.1 s Calculated | 5.8s-0.7 s Calculated | 6.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s-1.7 s Calculated | 13.6s-1.2 s Calculated | 14.0s-0.8 s Calculated | 14.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb Calculated | 183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb Calculated | 163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated | 135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 469Nm/t314lb-ft/ton Calculated | 411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton Calculated | 367Nm/t245lb-ft/ton Calculated | 293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,294km804mi Calculated | 1,294km804mi Calculated | 1,294km804mi Calculated | 1,294km804mi 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 | 134g/km | 134g/km | 134g/km | 134g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 2) 312 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 1) 277 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 231 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | 4,400 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | 4,400 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | 4,400 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | 4,400 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.4 s | 5.8 s | 6.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.2 s | 5.6 s | 6.1 s | 6.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.5 s | 16.7 s | 18.7 s | 23.9 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h 180 mph | 278 km/h 173 mph | 269 km/h 167 mph | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 6.2 s | 6.3 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.7 s | 9.1 s | 9.3 s | 9.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.1 s | 11.5 s | 11.9 s | 12.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.0 s | 13.6 s | 14.0 s | 14.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 189 km/h 117 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph | 173 km/h 108 mph | 162 km/h 101 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | 358 hp 267 kW |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | 312 hp 233 kW |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | 277 hp 207 kW |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | 231 hp 172 kW |
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp has 127 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 231 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 231 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp: 127 hp (95 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | 289 km/h 180 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | 278 km/h 173 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | 269 km/h 167 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | 245 km/h 152 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | 5.2 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | 5.6 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | 6.1 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | 6.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 231 hp: 1.6 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 2) 312 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 1) 277 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | 210 hp/t 157 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | 183 hp/t 136 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | 163 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | 1,294 km 804 mi |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | 1,294 km 804 mi |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | 1,294 km 804 mi |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | 1,294 km 804 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | 358 hp 267 kW | 5.2 s | 289 km/h 180 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | 312 hp 233 kW | 5.6 s | 278 km/h 173 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | 277 hp 207 kW | 6.1 s | 269 km/h 167 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | 231 hp 172 kW | 6.8 s | 245 km/h 152 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 3) 358 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 6.1 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 6.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | 210 hp/t 157 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | 183 hp/t 136 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | 163 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 358 hp 267 kW | 312 hp 233 kW | 277 hp 207 kW | 231 hp 172 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.2 s | 5.6 s | 6.1 s | 6.8 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 289 km/h 180 mph | 278 km/h 173 mph | 269 km/h 167 mph | 245 km/h 152 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,294 km 804 mi | 1,294 km 804 mi | 1,294 km 804 mi | 1,294 km 804 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 134 g/km | 134 g/km | 134 g/km | 134 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 | 210 hp/t 157 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 183 hp/t 136 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 163 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 2) 312 hp | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 1) 277 hp | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 231 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.92 LC100 km | 8.92 LC100 km | 8.92 LC100 km | 8.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,339 LC/year | 1,339 LC/year | 1,339 LC/year | 1,339 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp
- Has 46 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 27 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
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 2) 312 hp
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