Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dvsBMW 5 Series (E28) M535i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

540d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

BMW 5 Series (E28)

M535i

218 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1987

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBMW5 Series (E28)M535i
Power
286hp213kW
218hp163kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,905kg4,200lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,604mm181in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,628mm103in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,460mm57in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
-
Trunk volume
520L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dBMW 5 Series (E28) M535iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBMW5 Series (E28)M535i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
286 hp
213 kW
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d has 68 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
1,315 kg
2,899 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d5.2 s
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d and BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i: 2.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
286 hp
213 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
218 hp
163 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series (E28)M535i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,604 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBMW5 Series (E28)M535i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,604 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 340 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i

  • Is 590 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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