520d M Sport vs 320d M Sport (F30)
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
197 hp
190 hp
0–100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
Top speed
232 km/h
235 km/h
Engine
I4 Turbo Diesel
I4 Turbo Diesel
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Torque
400 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$64,000
$44,000
Simulated race times
Distance
520d M Sport
320d M Sport (F30)
100 m
6.901s
6.863s
1/8 mile
10.157s
10.099s
1/4 mile
15.174s
15.079s
1 km
26.833s
26.637s
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 520d M Sport or the 320d M Sport (F30)?
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 520d M Sport vs the 320d M Sport (F30)?
The 520d M Sport hits 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, while the 320d M Sport (F30) does it in 7.2 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 520d M Sport produces 197 hp; the 320d M Sport (F30) produces 190 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 520d M Sport tops out at 232 km/h, and the 320d M Sport (F30) reaches 235 km/h.
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