Comparing the BMW 5 Series and the BMW M2 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW 5 Series is available at ₹7,499,000, while the BMW M2 is priced at ₹9,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW 5 Series comes with a 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) unit compared to the BMW M2's 2993 cc, producing 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) and 460 bhp @ 6250 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI for the BMW 5 Series versus 9.8 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M2. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) | 2993 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with M xDrive optional |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | 3.0L S58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 Litres | 52 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 6-Speed M Manual / 8-Speed M Steptronic DCT |
| Mileage | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI | 9.8 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 / 6 | 6 |
| Power | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) | 460 bhp @ 6250 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 550 Nm @ 2650-5870 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual / Automatic (M DCT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres | 390 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2160 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 131 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 1640 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm | 4580 mm / 1887 mm / 1392 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2697 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | 12.3-inch BMW M Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) | Yes - M Sport seats |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | M Leather / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes - M-specific front & rear |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Defogger Only |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) | 275/35 R19 (front) / 285/30 R20 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC | Yes - M Compound Brakes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - M DSC with MDM Mode |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic | Black SapphireM Portimao BlueBrooklyn GreyVelvet Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
