Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dvsBMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

535d

313 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series (E60)

540i

306 hp4000 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dBMW5 Series (E60)540i
Power
313hp233kW
306hp228kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,000cc244cu in
Length
4,899mm193in
4,841mm191in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,582mm62in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
Trunk volume
520L
-
Max trunk volume-
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dBMW 5 Series (E60) 540iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6,300 rpm3,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dBMW5 Series (E60)540i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d has 7 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
390 Nm
288 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
1,655 kg
3,649 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 (F10)535d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (F10)535d5.5 s
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d and BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: 0.7 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 (F10)535d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (F10)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dBMW5 Series (E60)540i
Power
313 hp
233 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
-
CO2 score
148 g/km
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 (F10) 535d
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 240 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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