Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525dvsBMW X4 (G02) 25d

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

525d

231 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW X4 (G02)

25d

231 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2019

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 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
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525dBMWX4 (G02)25d
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
89.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
1,053km654mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,752mm187in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,918mm76in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,621mm64in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,666mm66in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
525L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525dBMW X4 (G02) 25dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (G02) 25d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX4 (G02)25d4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525dBMWX4 (G02)25d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
32.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW
BMWX4 (G02)25d
231 hp
172 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWX4 (G02)25d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
BMWX4 (G02)25d
1,755 kg
3,869 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)525d
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX4 (G02)25d
230 km/h
143 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)525d6.8 s
BMWX4 (G02)25d6.8 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
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and BMW X4 (G02) 25d: 0.6 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)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
BMWX4 (G02)25d
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
1,294 km
804 mi
BMWX4 (G02)25d
1,053 km
654 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX4 (G02)25d
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 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
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
BMWX4 (G02)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 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
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
BMWX4 (G02)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 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
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMWX4 (G02)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)25d
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525dBMWX4 (G02)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Range score
1,294 km
804 mi
1,053 km
654 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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) 525dBMW X4 (G02) 25d
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 241 km (150 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 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 X4 (G02) 25d

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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