320d M Sport (F30) vs 520d M Sport
BMW · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
320d M Sport (F30)
Beats the 520d M Sport by 0.09s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 320d M Sport (F30) beats the 520d M Sport by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 320d M Sport (F30) thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
190 hp
197 hp
0–100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
Top speed
235 km/h
232 km/h
Engine
I4 Turbo Diesel
I4 Turbo Diesel
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Torque
400 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$44,000
$64,000
Simulated race times
Distance
320d M Sport (F30)
520d M Sport
100 m
6.863s
6.901s
1/8 mile
10.099s
10.157s
1/4 mile
15.079s
15.174s
1 km
26.637s
26.833s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 320d M Sport (F30) is $44,000 vs $64,000 for the 520d M Sport — a $20,000 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 320d M Sport (F30) or the 520d M Sport?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 320d M Sport (F30) is faster, beating the 520d M Sport by 0.09 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 320d M Sport (F30) vs the 520d M Sport?
The 320d M Sport (F30) hits 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, while the 520d M Sport does it in 7.3 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 320d M Sport (F30) produces 190 hp; the 520d M Sport produces 197 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 320d M Sport (F30) tops out at 235 km/h, and the 520d M Sport reaches 232 km/h.
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