Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dvsBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

540d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2024-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)

550i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2009-2012

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    923 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
286hp213kW
407hp304kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,690kg5,930lb
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
60.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
923km574mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,998mm197in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,901mm75in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,559mm61in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,668mm66in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
-
Trunk volume
570L
440L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L
CO2 emissions-
263g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
20.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
286 hp
213 kW
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
407 hp
304 kW

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has 121 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 121 hp (90 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
2,060 kg
4,542 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 Touring (G61)540d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
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 Touring (G61)540d5.4 s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5.5 s

Although BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 0.1 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 Touring (G61)540d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 4.7 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 Touring (G61)540d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
923 km
574 mi
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
625 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
286 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
407 hp
304 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 Touring (G61)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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

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 Touring (G61)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d 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 Touring (G61)540d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.5 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 Touring (G61)540d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
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
Range score
923 km
574 mi
625 km
388 mi
CO2 score
-
263 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 (G61) 540dBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 298 km (185 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Has 121 hp more
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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