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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520ivsBMW X4 (G02 LCI) · Facelift 2021 20i

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520i

190 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

BMW X4 (G02 LCI) · Facelift 2021

20i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2025

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,775 kg
    3,913 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    107 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.3 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
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520iBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
72.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
102.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
34.3s
Calculated
51.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,918mm76in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,621mm64in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,668mm66in
1,666mm66in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
525L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520iBMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520iBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.3 s
51.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
190 hp
142 kW
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i has 6 hp more than BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
1,800 kg
3,968 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
222 km/h
138 mph
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
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)520i7.8 s
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i and BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: 0.6 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i and BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: 1.6 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 (G61)520i
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
882 km
548 mi
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
774 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520i
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 mph
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
184 hp
137 kW
8.4 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)520i
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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 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 (G61)520i
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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.8 s
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 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
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520iBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
774 km
481 mi
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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) 520iBMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 109 km (67 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

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 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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