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

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

540i (Stage 2)

442 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

540i (Stage 3)

510 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

540i (Stage 1)

401 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

540i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 2) 442 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    986 km
    612 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp
Power
442hp330kW+102 hp
510hp380kW+170 hp
401hp299kW+61 hp
340hp254kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+158 Nm
698Nm514lb-ft+248 Nm
549Nm405lb-ft+99 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,595kg3,516lb
1,595kg3,516lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,270kg5,004lb
2,270kg5,004lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
36.2s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.6 s
Calculated
42.5s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
47.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-0.8 s
4.0s-1.1 s
4.6s-0.5 s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
11.2s-3.6 s
Calculated
10.1s-4.8 s
Calculated
12.8s-2.1 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
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
Quarter mile
12.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.5s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
277hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
320hp/t238kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
437Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
986km612mi
Calculated
986km612mi
Calculated
986km612mi
Calculated
986km612mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,936mm194in
4,936mm194in
4,936mm194in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,466mm58in
1,466mm58in
1,466mm58in
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
144mm6in
144mm6in
144mm6in
144mm6in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
530L
530L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
68L
68L
68L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
159g/km
159g/km
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 2) 442 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 1) 401 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i 340 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 2) 442 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 1) 401 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i 340 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
3.8 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.0 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
10.1 s
12.8 s
14.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
7.8 s
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
9.8 s
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
11.5 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
215 km/h
133 mph
197 km/h
122 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp has 170 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i 340 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i 340 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp: 170 hp (127 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)540i (Stage 2)442 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 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) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i 340 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 2) 442 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 1) 401 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)540i (Stage 2)442 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp
320 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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)540i (Stage 2)442 hp
442 hp
330 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp
510 hp
380 kW
4.0 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp
401 hp
299 kW
4.6 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp
340 hp
254 kW
5.1 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)540i (Stage 2)442 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
273 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
1,466 mm
57.7 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
1,466 mm
57.7 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)540i (Stage 2)442 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 3) 510 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)540i (Stage 2)442 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.1 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)540i (Stage 2)442 hp
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp
320 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
510 hp
380 kW
401 hp
299 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
698 Nm
514 lb-ft
549 Nm
405 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.0 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
986 km
612 mi
986 km
612 mi
986 km
612 mi
986 km
612 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
159 g/km
159 g/km
159 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
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
320 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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) 540i (Stage 2) 442 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 1) 401 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i 340 hp
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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