Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540ivsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d

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 (G60)

540d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • 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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
Power
306hp228kW
286hp213kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,560kg5,644lb
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
53.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
952km592mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,000cc244cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,669mm66in
Ground clearance-
154mm6in
Trunk volume-
520L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L

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 (G60) 540dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d: 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 (G60)540d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
16.3 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
181 km/h
113 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 (G60)540d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i has 20 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d and BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: 20 hp (15 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 (G60)540d
650 Nm
479 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 (G60)540d
1,905 kg
4,200 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 (G60)540d
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 (G60)540d5.2 s

Although BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i has more power, BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d and BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: 1.0 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 (E60)540i
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 (G60)540d
286 hp
213 kW
5.2 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 (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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
5.2 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
1,905 kg
4,200 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
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
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
-
952 km
592 mi
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
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 (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 (E60) 540i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d

  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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