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320i M Sport (F30) vs 520d M Sport

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
320i M Sport (F30)
Beats the 520d M Sport by 0.01s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 320i M Sport (F30) beats the 520d M Sport by a hair, finishing 0.01 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 320i M Sport (F30) thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
184 hp
197 hp
0–100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
Top speed
235 km/h
232 km/h
Engine
I4 Turbo
I4 Turbo Diesel
Fuel
Petrol
Diesel
Torque
270 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$42,000
$64,000

Simulated race times

Distance
320i M Sport (F30)
520d M Sport
100 m
6.906s
6.901s
1/8 mile
10.160s
10.157s
1/4 mile
15.164s
15.174s
1 km
26.763s
26.833s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 320i M Sport (F30) is $42,000 vs $64,000 for the 520d M Sport — a $22,000 gap. Power: 520d M Sport makes 13 hp more (184 vs 197).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 320i M Sport (F30) or the 520d M Sport?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 320i M Sport (F30) is faster, beating the 520d M Sport by 0.01 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 320i M Sport (F30) vs the 520d M Sport?

The 320i M Sport (F30) hits 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, while the 520d M Sport does it in 7.3 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 320i M Sport (F30) produces 184 hp; the 520d M Sport produces 197 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 320i M Sport (F30) tops out at 235 km/h, and the 520d M Sport reaches 232 km/h.

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