Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540ivsBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

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

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BMW 5 Series (E60)

540i

306 hp4000 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

535d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
Power
306hp228kW
313hp233kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,395kg5,280lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,000cc244cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,899mm193in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,627mm64in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume-
520L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 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 (E60)540i
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
1,795 kg
3,957 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 (E60)540i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (E60)540i6.2 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d5.5 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 (E60)540i
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (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
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
-
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
-
156 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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