Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i

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 Touring (E61)

545i

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

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
  • Largest trunk
    520 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
Power
306hp228kW
333hp248kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,280kg5,027lb
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
62.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,000cc244cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,843mm191in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,491mm59in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,886mm114in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume
520L
1,650L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

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 Touring (E61) 545iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i: 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 Touring (E61)545i6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
18.8 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
173 km/h
108 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 Touring (E61)545i
333 hp
248 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i has 27 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i: 27 hp (20 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 Touring (E61)545i
450 Nm
332 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 Touring (E61)545i
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 Touring (E61)545i
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 Touring (E61)545i5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i and BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: 0.3 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 Touring (E61)545i
186 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 (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
333 hp
248 kW
5.9 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 Touring (E61)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
5.9 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
-
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Range score
-
745 km
463 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
186 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 Touring (E61) 545i
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 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 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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