Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 540i

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

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BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)

550i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2012-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (E34)

540i

286 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1993-1997

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550iBMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
Power
450hp336kW
286hp213kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,140kg4,718lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
630km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,998mm197in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,901mm75in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,559mm61in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,636mm64in
1,495mm59in
Ground clearance
151mm6in
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Trunk volume
440L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
910L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550iBMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 540iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 540i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i5,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550iBMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
2.1 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
450 hp
336 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has 164 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 540i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 540i and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 164 hp (122 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
2,140 kg
4,718 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
1,680 kg
3,704 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 Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)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 Gran Turismo (F07)550i4.8 s
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 540i: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 540i: 3.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
729 km
453 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
630 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
450 hp
336 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 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 Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,998 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,559 mm
61.4 in
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
6.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550iBMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,140 kg
4,718 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,998 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,559 mm
61.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
630 km
391 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 Gran Turismo (F07) 550iBMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 540i
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Has 164 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 99 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 540i

  • Is 460 kg lighter
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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