Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i

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

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BMW 5 Series (E60)

550i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)550iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
Power
367hp274kW
340hp254kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,495kg5,501lb
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
53.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
883km549mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume-
570L
Max trunk volume
520L
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
68L
CO2 emissions-
177g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550iBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E60)550i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)550iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
16.1 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
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
367 hp
274 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
340 hp
254 kW

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i has 27 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i and BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
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)550i
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
1,765 kg
3,891 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)550i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
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)550i5.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i5.1 s

Although BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i and BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: 0.4 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)550i
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
367 hp
274 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
340 hp
254 kW
5.1 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)550i
Power
367 hp
274 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
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)550iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
-
883 km
549 mi
CO2 score
-
177 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 (G31) 540i
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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