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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520d (Stage 3)

305 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520d (Stage 2)

266 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520d (Stage 1)

236 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520d

197 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    257 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
Power
305hp228kW+108 hp
266hp198kW+69 hp
236hp176kW+39 hp
197hp147kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,555kg5,633lb
2,555kg5,633lb
2,555kg5,633lb
2,555kg5,633lb
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
+39 km/h
247 km/h
153 mph
+29 km/h
239 km/h
149 mph
+21 km/h
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
60.2s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-8.9 s
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph-1.0 s
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.8 s
6.2s-1.3 s
6.7s-0.8 s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
18.5s-16.7 s
Calculated
21.6s-13.6 s
Calculated
24.8s-10.4 s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.1s
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
Quarter mile
13.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
968km601mi
Calculated
968km601mi
Calculated
968km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
5,060mm199in
5,060mm199in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,900mm75in
1,900mm75in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,995mm118in
2,995mm118in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,668mm66in
1,668mm66in
1,668mm66in
1,668mm66in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
155mm6in
155mm6in
155mm6in
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
60L
60L
60L
60L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 2) 266 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 1) 236 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d 197 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 2) 266 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 1) 236 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d 197 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
21.6 s
24.8 s
35.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.2 s
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
305 hp
228 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
266 hp
198 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
236 hp
176 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
197 hp
147 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hp has 108 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d 197 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d 197 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hp: 108 hp (81 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
1,895 kg
4,178 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 (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
257 km/h
160 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
247 km/h
153 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
239 km/h
149 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
218 km/h
135 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 (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp5.7 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp6.2 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp6.7 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d 197 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 2) 266 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 1) 236 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 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 (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
968 km
601 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
968 km
601 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
968 km
601 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
968 km
601 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
305 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
257 km/h
160 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
266 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
247 km/h
153 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
236 hp
176 kW
6.7 s
239 km/h
149 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
197 hp
147 kW
7.5 s
218 km/h
135 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 (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
Power
305 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
Power
305 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 3) 305 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 (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.5 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 (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 3)305 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 2)266 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d (Stage 1)236 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d197 hp
Power
305 hp
228 kW
266 hp
198 kW
236 hp
176 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 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
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
968 km
601 mi
968 km
601 mi
968 km
601 mi
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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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.

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 (G61) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 2) 266 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d (Stage 1) 236 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d 197 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 (G61) 520d (Stage 3) 305 hp

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 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

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