The 2018 BMW 5 Series comes equipped with a 2-liter I4 that makes 248 hp @ 5200 rpm horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm of torque. The car takes 6 seconds to reach 60 MPH from a standstill while it is able to run a quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds.
The BMW also offers another engine. It is an 3-liter I6 that spills out 335 hp @ 5500 rpm horsepower and 332 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm of torque. This powertrain is available with the 540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) and helps the car to reach from 0-60 MPH in 6 seconds. The BMW 5 Series Sedan covers the quarter-mile run in just 12.3 seconds.
2018 BMW 5 Series 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6 sec | 12.3 sec | 80 ft. |
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530i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6 sec | 12.3 sec | 80 ft. |
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540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 6 sec | 12.3 sec | 80 ft. |
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540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 6 sec | 12.3 sec | 80 ft. |
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Considering the acceleration figures, the 2018 BMW 5 Series isn't the best performer amongst the competitors and takes its time to reach 60MPH from naught. Even in the quarter-mile run, the car is an average performer and won't pin any excitement meter around. The fastest car of the lot is 2018 Audi RS 3 which is just a tad bit quicker than the 2018 BMW 5 Series and does the 0-60 MPH run in 3.7 seconds. It also reaches the quarter-mile mark faster than the 2018 BMW 5 Series.
The 2018 BMW 5 Series doesn't play around when it comes to the braking prowess. The car comes to a standstill from 60MPH in 80 feet during the emergency braking test, which is the best in its class. The car stops in a composed manner and instills confidence in the driver.
2018 BMW 5 Series vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2018 BMW 5 Series | 6 sec | 12.3 sec | - | 80 ft. |
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2018 Cadillac ATS-V | 3.8 sec | 10.7 sec | 157 ft. | - |
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2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 5.2 - 5.4 sec | 13.8 - 14 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2018 Genesis G90 | 5 - 5.3 sec | 13.6 - 13.9 sec | 180 ft. | - |
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2018 Cadillac CT6 | 5.1 sec | 12 sec | 157 ft. | - |
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2018 Infiniti Q70 | 4.4 sec | 14.1 sec | 179 ft. | - |
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2018 Jaguar XF | 5 sec | 13.6 sec | - | 82 ft. |
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2018 Lincoln Continental | 5.4 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 111 ft. |
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2018 BMW M3 | 3.7 sec | 12.1 sec | - | 101 ft. |
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2018 Audi A7 | 4.9 sec | 13.4 sec | - | 109 ft. |
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2018 Cadillac XTS | 6.4 sec | 13.6 sec | - | 121 ft. |
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2018 Audi RS 3 | 3.9 sec | 10.6 sec | - | 138 ft. |
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2018 Genesis G80 | 4.9 - 5 sec | 13.5 - 13.6 sec | 180 ft. | - |
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2018 Lexus GS 450h hybrid | 5.7 sec | 14.7 sec | 173 ft. | - |
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2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 5.9 sec | 14.6 sec | 163 ft. | - |
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2018 Infiniti Q50 | 4.5 sec | 13.8 sec | 169 ft. | - |
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2018 Audi S6 | 3.8 sec | 12.4 sec | - | 105 ft. |
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2018 Acura RLX | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 168 ft. | - |
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2018 Cadillac CTS | 3.7 sec | 11.6 sec | - | 121 ft. |
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2018 Audi A6 | 5.6 sec | 14 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2018 Jaguar XE | 6 - 6.6 sec | 13.4 - 15 sec | - | 123 ft. |
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2018 Maserati Ghibli | 4.8 sec | 12.8 sec | - | 122 ft. |
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2018 Lexus GS 350 | 5.7 sec | 14.7 sec | 173 ft. | - |
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2018 Audi S4 | 4.2 - 4.3 sec | 12.8 sec | - | 104 ft. |
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2017 BMW 5 Series 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.1 sec | 14.7 sec | 80 ft. |
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530i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.1 sec | 14.6 sec | 80 ft. |
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540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 4.7 sec | 13.2 sec | 80 ft. |
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540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 4.5 sec | 13.1 sec | 80 ft. |
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2017 BMW 5 Series vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 5.9 - 6.2 sec | 14.5 - 14.7 sec | 163 ft. | - |
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2017 Cadillac CTS | 3.7 - 5.7 sec | 11.6 - 14.2 sec | - | 121 ft. |
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2017 Audi A6 | 5.6 sec | 14 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2017 BMW 5 Series | 4.5 - 6.1 sec | 13.1 - 14.7 sec | - | 80 ft. |
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 6.2 - 6.5 sec | 11.3 - 15 sec | - | 116 ft. |
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2017 Jaguar XE | 4.5 - 6.6 sec | 12.9 - 15 sec | - | 123 ft. |
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2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 5.4 sec | 14 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2017 Cadillac CT6 | 4.7 - 6.4 sec | 12 - 14.7 sec | 157 ft. | - |
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2017 Jaguar XF | 4.9 - 5 sec | 13.3 - 13.6 sec | - | 82 ft. |
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2017 Lexus GS 200t | 6.6 sec | 14.9 sec | 173 ft. | - |
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2017 Lincoln Continental | 5.4 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 111 ft. |
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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 | 4.1 sec | 12.7 sec | 171 ft. | - |
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2017 Audi RS 3 | 3.5 sec | 11.9 sec | - | 138 ft. |
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2016 BMW 5 Series 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | 4.8 sec | - | 114 ft. |
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550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | 4.9 sec | 12.9 sec | 114 ft. |
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535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.1 sec | 13.9 sec | 114 ft. |
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535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.2 sec | 14.1 sec | 114 ft. |
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528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 7.1 sec | 14.4 sec | 114 ft. |
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528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 7.1 sec | 16.4 sec | 114 ft. |
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2016 BMW 5 Series vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2016 Lexus GS F | 4.4 sec | 12.9 sec | - |
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2016 Jaguar XF | 5 - 9.8 sec | 13.6 - 17.4 sec | 113 - 120 ft. |
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2016 Lexus ES 350 | 7.3 sec | 15.4 sec | 124 ft. |
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2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | 6.4 sec | 14.6 sec | 104 ft. |
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2016 Audi A6 | 4.6 - 6.5 sec | 13.3 - 14.8 sec | 111 ft. |
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2016 BMW 5 Series | 4.8 - 7.1 sec | 12.9 - 16.4 sec | 114 ft. |
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2016 Acura TLX | 5.7 - 7.2 sec | 14.2 - 15.6 sec | 120 ft. |
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2016 Audi A7 | 4.7 - 6.7 sec | 13.4 - 15 sec | 106 ft. |
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2016 Lincoln MKZ | 8.5 sec | 18.3 sec | 121 ft. |
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2015 BMW 5 Series 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | 4.9 sec | 13 sec | 114 ft. |
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550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | 5 sec | 13.9 sec | 114 ft. |
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535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.2 sec | 13.9 sec | 114 ft. |
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535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.3 sec | 14.1 sec | 114 ft. |
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528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 7.1 sec | 16.1 sec | 114 ft. |
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528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 7.1 sec | 14.5 sec | 114 ft. |
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2015 BMW 5 Series vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | 5.1 - 6.4 sec | 13.7 - 14.6 sec | 104 ft. |
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2015 Audi A6 | 6 - 8.1 sec | 13.8 sec | 111 - 114 ft. |
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2015 BMW 5 Series | 4.9 - 7.1 sec | 13 - 16.1 sec | 114 ft. |
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2015 Acura TLX | 5.7 - 8.1 sec | 14.2 - 15.6 sec | 120 ft. |
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2015 Audi A7 | 6.1 sec | - | 106 ft. |
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2015 Lincoln MKZ | 7.1 - 7.8 sec | 15.3 sec | 121 ft. |
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2015 Buick LaCrosse | 6.6 - 8.3 sec | 15 - 16.5 sec | 120 ft. |
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2015 Jaguar XF | 4.6 - 6.9 sec | 12.8 - 15.8 sec | 113 - 120 ft. |
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2015 Infiniti Q70 | 4.9 - 5.7 sec | 13.4 - 14.3 sec | 112 - 115 ft. |
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2015 Cadillac CTS | 5.6 - 6.4 sec | 14.2 - 14.7 sec | 115 ft. |
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2015 Lexus ES 350 | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 124 ft. |
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2014 BMW 5 Series 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | 4.9 sec | 13 sec | 110 ft. |
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550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | 5 sec | 13.9 sec | 110 ft. |
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535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 5.3 sec | 13.9 sec | 110 ft. |
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535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.3 sec | 14 sec | 110 ft. |
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528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 7.1 sec | 16.1 sec | 110 ft. |
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528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 7.1 sec | 14.5 sec | 110 ft. |
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2014 BMW 5 Series vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2014 Volvo S80 | 8.7 sec | 16.8 sec | - | - |
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2014 Audi S6 | 4.5 sec | 13 sec | - | - |
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2014 Jaguar XF | 4.6 - 6.9 sec | 12.8 - 15.8 sec | - | 108 ft. |
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2014 Infiniti Q70 | 4.8 - 5.6 sec | 13.4 - 14.3 sec | - | - |
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2014 Lexus IS 350 | 5.3 sec | 13.9 sec | - | 114 ft. |
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2014 Cadillac CTS | 5.6 - 6.4 sec | 14.2 - 14.8 sec | - | 111 ft. |
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2014 Lexus ES 350 | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | - | 124 ft. |
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2014 Maserati Ghibli | 5.6 sec | 13.9 sec | - | - |
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2014 Lexus GS 350 | 5.9 sec | 14.1 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | 5.1 - 5.2 sec | 13.4 sec | - | 108 ft. |
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2014 Audi A6 | 5.5 - 5.6 sec | 13.8 - 14 sec | - | 111 ft. |
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2014 BMW 5 Series | 4.9 - 7.1 sec | 13 - 16.1 sec | - | 110 ft. |
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 4.5 - 6 sec | 13 - 14.6 sec | - | 109 - 121 ft. |
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2014 Acura TL | 5.4 - 6.4 sec | 13.9 - 14.7 sec | 163 ft. | - |
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2014 Cadillac CTS-V | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | - | 105 ft. |
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2014 Buick LaCrosse | 6.1 - 7.4 sec | 14.4 - 15.7 sec | - | 120 ft. |
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2013 BMW 5 Series 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | 5.3 sec | 14.5 sec | 110 ft. |
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550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M) | 5.3 sec | 14.5 sec | 110 ft. |
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535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 5.3 sec | 14.5 sec | 110 ft. |
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535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M) | 5.3 sec | 14.5 sec | 110 ft. |
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528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 5.3 sec | 14.5 sec | 110 ft. |
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528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 5.3 sec | 14.5 sec | 110 ft. |
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2013 BMW 5 Series vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | 4.4 - 5.2 sec | 12.9 - 13.4 sec | - | 108 ft. |
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2013 Audi A6 | 5.2 sec | 14.1 sec | - | 111 ft. |
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2013 BMW 5 Series | 5.3 sec | 14.5 sec | - | 110 ft. |
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2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 5 - 6 sec | 13.3 - 14.3 sec | - | 109 - 121 ft. |
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2013 Infiniti M56 | 8.4 sec | 16.4 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2013 Acura TL | 5.4 - 6.4 sec | 13.9 - 14.7 sec | - | 120 ft. |
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2013 Cadillac CTS-V | 4.6 sec | 13.1 sec | - | 104 ft. |
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2013 Buick LaCrosse | 6.6 - 8.6 sec | 14.4 - 16.7 sec | 170 ft. | 127 ft. |
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2013 Volvo S80 | 7.7 sec | 15.6 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2013 Audi S6 | 3.7 sec | 12.1 sec | 157 ft. | - |
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2013 Jaguar XF | 4.7 - 5.6 sec | 13 - 13.8 sec | - | 113 ft. |
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2013 Lexus IS 350 | 5.3 sec | 13.9 sec | - | 114 ft. |
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2013 Cadillac CTS | 6.7 sec | 14.6 sec | - | 117 ft. |
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2013 Infiniti M37 | 9 sec | 16.8 sec | - | 115 ft. |
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2013 Lexus ES 350 | 6 sec | 14.4 sec | - | 124 ft. |
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2013 Infiniti G37 | 9 sec | 16.8 sec | - | 110 ft. |
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2013 Lexus GS 350 | 5.6 - 5.9 sec | 14.1 - 14.3 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2012 BMW 5 Series 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | 5.3 sec | 14.5 sec | 110 ft. |
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550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M) | 5.3 sec | 14.5 sec | 110 ft. |
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535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 5.5 sec | 14 sec | 110 ft. |
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535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M) | 5.3 sec | 14.5 sec | 110 ft. |
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528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 5.3 sec | 14.5 sec | 110 ft. |
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528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 110 ft. |
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2012 BMW 5 Series vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2012 Jaguar XF | 4.4 - 5.3 sec | 12.8 - 13.7 sec | - | 113 ft. |
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2012 Lexus IS 350 | 5.3 sec | 13.9 sec | - | 114 ft. |
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2012 Cadillac CTS | 6.2 - 6.7 sec | 14.6 - 14.7 sec | 148 ft. | 117 ft. |
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2012 Infiniti M37 | 5.5 sec | 14 sec | - | 114 ft. |
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2012 Lexus ES 350 | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | - | - |
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | 4.2 - 5.1 sec | 12.1 - 12.8 sec | - | 114 ft. |
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2012 Audi A6 | 5.1 - 5.4 sec | 13.7 - 14.1 sec | - | 111 ft. |
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2012 BMW 5 Series | 5.3 - 5.9 sec | 14 - 14.5 sec | - | 110 ft. |
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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 4.3 - 6 sec | 12.8 sec | - | 123 - 125 ft. |
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2012 Infiniti M56 | 9 sec | 16.8 sec | - | 113 ft. |
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2012 Acura TL | 5.4 - 6.2 sec | 13.9 - 14.7 sec | - | 120 - 122 ft. |
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2012 Cadillac CTS-V | 4.2 sec | 12.5 sec | 148 ft. | 104 ft. |
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2012 Buick LaCrosse | 6.9 - 8.6 sec | 15.4 - 16.7 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2012 Acura RL | 5.7 sec | 14.3 sec | 183 ft. | - |
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2012 Volvo S80 | 7.7 sec | 15.6 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2011 BMW 5 Series 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | 4.8 sec | 13.1 sec | 110 ft. |
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550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M) | 5.1 sec | 13.1 sec | 110 ft. |
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535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 5.7 sec | 14.1 sec | 110 ft. |
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535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M) | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | 110 ft. |
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528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A) | 6.4 sec | 14.9 sec | - |
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2011 BMW 5 Series vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | 5.3 sec | - | - | 114 ft. |
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2011 Audi A6 | 5.2 sec | 14.1 sec | 157 ft. | 111 ft. |
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2011 BMW 5 Series | 4.8 - 6.4 sec | 13.1 - 14.9 sec | - | 110 ft. |
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2011 Lexus GS 460 | 10.5 sec | 19.2 sec | - | - |
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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 5.1 - 6.6 sec | 14.5 - 15 sec | - | 123 - 125 ft. |
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2011 Infiniti M56 | 4.7 sec | 13.2 sec | - | 113 ft. |
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2011 Acura TL | 5.4 - 6.8 sec | 14 sec | 163 ft. | - |
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2011 Cadillac CTS-V | 4.6 sec | 13.1 sec | - | 104 ft. |
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2011 Acura RL | 5.7 - 6.1 sec | 14.3 - 14.7 sec | 157 ft. | - |
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2011 Volvo S80 | 7.7 sec | 15.6 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2011 Jaguar XF | 4.7 - 5.6 sec | 13 - 13.8 sec | - | 113 ft. |
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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 6.3 - 7.1 sec | - | - | 112 ft. |
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2011 Audi A4 | 6.1 - 6.2 sec | 14.8 - 14.9 sec | - | 108 ft. |
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2011 Lexus IS 350 | 5.3 sec | 13.9 sec | - | 114 ft. |
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2011 Cadillac CTS | 6.7 sec | 14.6 sec | - | 117 ft. |
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2011 Infiniti M37 | 5.5 sec | 14 sec | - | 114 ft. |
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2011 Lexus ES 350 | 5.8 sec | 14.3 sec | - | - |
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2011 Lincoln MKZ | 6.4 - 6.9 sec | 14.6 - 15.4 sec | - | 115 ft. |
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2011 Cadillac STS | 8.8 sec | 17.6 sec | - | - |
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