Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

535d

313 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Power
313hp233kW
320hp239kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,565kg5,655lb
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
56.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,899mm193in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
570L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
15.8 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
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
320 hp
239 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d has 7 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
1,850 kg
4,079 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 Sedan (F10)535d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)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 Sedan (F10)535d5.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: 0.6 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 Sedan (F10)535d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
1,250 km
777 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
1,119 km
695 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 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 Sedan (F10)535d
Power
313 hp
233 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
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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

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 Sedan (F10)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 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 Sedan (F10)535d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 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 Sedan (F10)535d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 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
1,250 km
777 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 (F10) 535dBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 131 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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