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

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520i (Stage 3)

285 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520i (Stage 2)

247 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520i (Stage 1)

224 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520i

190 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    481 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,775 kg
    3,913 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 3)285 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 2)247 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 1)224 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i190 hp
Power
285hp213kW+95 hp
247hp184kW+57 hp
224hp167kW+34 hp
190hp142kW
Torque
481Nm354lb-ft+171 Nm
419Nm309lb-ft+109 Nm
378Nm279lb-ft+68 Nm
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,775kg3,913lb
1,775kg3,913lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,435kg5,368lb
2,435kg5,368lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
+48 km/h
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
+27 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+20 km/h
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
67.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-5.1 s
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-3.9 s
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-0.9 s
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s-1.8 s
6.6s-1.2 s
7.0s-0.8 s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
18.7s-15.6 s
Calculated
22.7s-11.6 s
Calculated
25.4s-8.9 s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu 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

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 3) 285 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 2) 247 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 1) 224 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i 190 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 2) 247 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 1) 224 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 3)285 hp4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 2)247 hp4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 1)224 hp4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i190 hp4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 3)285 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 2)247 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 1)224 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
22.7 s
25.4 s
34.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
15.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 3) 285 hp has 95 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i 190 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 3) 285 hp: 95 hp (71 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 3)285 hp
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 2)247 hp
249 km/h
155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 1)224 hp
242 km/h
150 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i190 hp
222 km/h
138 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 (G61) 520i (Stage 3) 285 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i 190 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 2) 247 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 1) 224 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 (G61)520i (Stage 3)285 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 2)247 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 1)224 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i190 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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)520i (Stage 3)285 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 2)247 hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 1)224 hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i190 hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 (G61)520i (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 2)247 hp
247 hp
184 kW
6.6 s
249 km/h
155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 1)224 hp
224 hp
167 kW
7.0 s
242 km/h
150 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 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)520i (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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)520i (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 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)520i (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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)520i190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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)520i (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 3) 285 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)520i (Stage 3)285 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 2)247 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 1)224 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i190 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.8 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 (G61)520i (Stage 3)285 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 2)247 hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 1)224 hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i190 hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 3)285 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 2)247 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i (Stage 1)224 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i190 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
247 hp
184 kW
224 hp
167 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
481 Nm
354 lb-ft
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
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
882 km
548 mi
882 km
548 mi
882 km
548 mi
882 km
548 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
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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) 520i (Stage 3) 285 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 2) 247 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 1) 224 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i 190 hp
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 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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