COMPARISON
Full comparison of BMW 520d xDrive and BMW M5 PHEV Competition: specifications, prices, performance and verdict.
| BMW 520d xDrive | BMW M5 PHEV Competition | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 HP | 727 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 s | 3.5 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 305 km/h |
| Price | 58.900 EUR | 125.000 EUR |
| Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| CO2 (WLTP) | 140 g/km | 235 g/km |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 520 L | 466 L |
| Reliability | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Battery | — | 14.8 kWh |
| Electric range | — | 40 km |
| BMW 520d xDrive | BMW M5 PHEV Competition | |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | €2000 | €2400 |
| MOT | €400 | €800 |
| Maintenance | €450 | €950 |
| Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel/year | €1391 | €2678 |
| Total/year | €5010 | €8430 |
| Reliability | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| BMW 520d xDrive | BMW M5 PHEV Competition | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5060 mm | 5095 mm |
| Width | 1900 mm | 1973 mm |
| Height | 1515 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2995 mm |
| Weight | 1905 kg | 2382 kg |
| Trunk (seats up) | 520 L | 466 L |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | 60 L |
Practical summary based on the two chosen models
BMW 520d xDrive: Daily use
BMW M5 PHEV Competition: Performance and luxury
AWD vs AWD
5 vs 5
BMW 520d xDrive saves ~€1287/year in fuel (15,000 km).
BMW M5 PHEV Competition costs €66.100 more in purchase price.
BMW 520d xDrive: €2450/year · BMW M5 PHEV Competition: €3350/year (without fuel).
Detailed comparison between BMW 520d xDrive and BMW M5 PHEV Competition.
| BMW 520d xDrive | BMW M5 PHEV Competition | |
|---|---|---|
| City | 6.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 4.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 5.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Calm driving | 4.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Sport driving | 7 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| City range | 968 km | 640 km |
| Highway range | 1250 km | 941 km |
| BMW 520d xDrive | BMW M5 PHEV Competition | |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | €47.120 (80%) | €100.000 (80%) |
| After 3 years | €40.052 (68%) | €85.000 (68%) |
| After 5 years | €31.806 (54%) | €67.500 (54%) |
High-grade upholstery, wood and aluminium in a sober, well-assembled cabin.
Seats with lateral bolstering, electric adjustment and heating for driver and passenger.
LED strips along the dashboard and doors with several selectable tones.
Projection of speed, navigation and assistance on the windshield.
Premium audio system with 16 speakers and surround sound.
Independent temperature control for driver, passenger and rear seats.
Curved touchscreen with voice control, navigation and full connectivity.
Merino leather, carbon fibre and brushed aluminium on every surface.
BMW OS 8.5 with 14.9" touchscreen and 12.3" digital instrumentation.
16-speaker system with 464 W surround sound.
Multi-colour ambient lighting with illuminated carbon-fibre panels.
delivers 727 HP and estimated total cost €6028/year (fuel + insurance + maintenance).
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BMW 520d xDrive usually has better long-term mechanical reliability.
BMW 520d xDrive consumes less fuel than the BMW M5 PHEV Competition.
BMW 520d xDrive is more comfortable for long trips.
BMW 520d xDrive vs BMW M5 PHEV Competition: comparison of power, acceleration, price and fuel economy to help you decide.
