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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

540d (Stage 3)

496 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

540d (Stage 2)

432 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

540d (Stage 1)

384 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

540d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    496 hp
    370 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,088 Nm
    802 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    283 hp/t
    211 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    147 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,179 km
    732 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 3)496 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 2)432 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 1)384 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d320 hp
Power
496hp370kW+176 hp
432hp322kW+112 hp
384hp286kW+64 hp
320hp239kW
Torque
1,088Nm802lb-ft+408 Nm
952Nm702lb-ft+272 Nm
850Nm627lb-ft+170 Nm
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,440kg5,379lb
2,440kg5,379lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+30 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+19 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+9 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
35.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
38.5s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-8.1 s
Calculated
41.1s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
46.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s-1.1 s
3.9s-0.8 s
4.2s-0.5 s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
9.3s-4.8 s
Calculated
10.6s-3.5 s
Calculated
11.9s-2.2 s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
622Nm/t416lb-ft/ton
Calculated
544Nm/t364lb-ft/ton
Calculated
486Nm/t325lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,179km732mi
Calculated
1,179km732mi
Calculated
1,179km732mi
Calculated
1,179km732mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,936mm194in
4,936mm194in
4,936mm194in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
139mm5in
139mm5in
139mm5in
139mm5in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
530L
530L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
147g/km
147g/km
147g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 2) 432 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 1) 384 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d 320 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 2) 432 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 1) 384 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d 320 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 3)496 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 2)432 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 1)384 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d320 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 3)496 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 2)432 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 1)384 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d320 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.3 s
10.6 s
11.9 s
14.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.7 s
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
220 km/h
136 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp has 176 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d 320 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d 320 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp: 176 hp (131 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (G30)540d (Stage 3)496 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d320 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d 320 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 2) 432 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 1) 384 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (G30)540d (Stage 3)496 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d320 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 (G30)540d (Stage 3)496 hp
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d320 hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 3)496 hp
496 hp
370 kW
3.6 s
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
432 hp
322 kW
3.9 s
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
384 hp
286 kW
4.2 s
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d320 hp
320 hp
239 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (G30)540d (Stage 3)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d320 hp
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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 (G30)540d (Stage 3)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d320 hp
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp 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 (G30)540d (Stage 3)496 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
3.6 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
3.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d320 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
4.7 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 (G30)540d (Stage 3)496 hp
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d320 hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 3)496 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 2)432 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d (Stage 1)384 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540d320 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
432 hp
322 kW
384 hp
286 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
1,088 Nm
802 lb-ft
952 Nm
702 lb-ft
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
1,179 km
732 mi
1,179 km
732 mi
1,179 km
732 mi
1,179 km
732 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
147 g/km
147 g/km
147 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 2) 432 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 1) 384 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d 320 hp
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 136 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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