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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520dvsBMW X3 (G45) 20d

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520d

197 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

20d

197 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • 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
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW X3 (G45) 20d

  • Lightest
    1,890 kg
    4,167 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    104 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.6 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520dBMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
197hp147kW
197hp147kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,555kg5,633lb
2,535kg5,589lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
94.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
35.2s
Calculated
47.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,636mm64in
Rear track
1,668mm66in
1,681mm66in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
570L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520dBMW X3 (G45) 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)20d4,000 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)520dBMWX3 (G45)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.2 s
47.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
197 hp
147 kW
BMWX3 (G45)20d
197 hp
147 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G45)20d
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
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
BMWX3 (G45)20d
1,890 kg
4,167 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
218 km/h
135 mph
BMWX3 (G45)20d
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 (G61)520d7.5 s
BMWX3 (G45)20d7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d and BMW X3 (G45) 20d: 0.2 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 (G61)520d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)20d
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
968 km
601 mi
BMWX3 (G45)20d
923 km
574 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
197 hp
147 kW
7.5 s
218 km/h
135 mph
BMWX3 (G45)20d
197 hp
147 kW
7.7 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 (G61)520d
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
BMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 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
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
BMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMWX3 (G45)20d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.7 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
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)20d
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520dBMWX3 (G45)20d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
923 km
574 mi
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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 (G61) 520dBMW X3 (G45) 20d
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X3 (G45) 20d

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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