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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

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

525d (Stage 3)

358 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

525d (Stage 2)

312 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

525d (Stage 1)

277 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

525d

231 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    358 hp
    267 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp
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
+44 km/h
278 km/h
173 mph
+33 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+24 km/h
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 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 2) 312 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 1) 277 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 231 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp
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

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

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) 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 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)525d (Stage 2)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 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)525d (Stage 1)277 hp
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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)525d231 hp
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 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

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)525d (Stage 3)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hp
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 3)358 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 2)312 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d (Stage 1)277 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d231 hp
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
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
1,294 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

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) 525d (Stage 3) 358 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 2) 312 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d (Stage 1) 277 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 231 hp
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 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

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