
BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)
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| Model | BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp |
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| 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 | 1,660kg3,660lb | 1,660kg3,660lb | 1,660kg3,660lb | 1,660kg3,660lb |
| Gross weight | 2,340kg5,159lb | 2,340kg5,159lb | 2,340kg5,159lb | 2,340kg5,159lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 40.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.0 s Calculated | 34.7s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.0 s Calculated | 40.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.0 s Calculated | 45.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1s-0.7 s | 3.7s-1.1 s | 4.3s-0.5 s | 4.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.7s-3.4 s Calculated | 9.6s-4.5 s Calculated | 12.1s-2.0 s Calculated | 14.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9s-0.7 s Calculated | 3.6s-1.0 s Calculated | 4.2s-0.4 s Calculated | 4.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.7s-1.0 s Calculated | 11.2s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.1s-0.6 s Calculated | 12.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 266hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb Calculated | 307hp/t229kW/t139hp/1000 lb Calculated | 242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb Calculated | 205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton Calculated | 420Nm/t281lb-ft/ton Calculated | 331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton Calculated | 271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 919km571mi Calculated | 919km571mi Calculated | 919km571mi Calculated | 919km571mi 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 | 139mm5in | 139mm5in | 139mm5in | 139mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 530L | 530L | 530L | 530L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 68L | 68L | 68L | 68L |
| CO2 emissions | 169g/km | 169g/km | 169g/km | 169g/km |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.9 s | 3.6 s | 4.2 s | 4.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.1 s | 3.7 s | 4.3 s | 4.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.7 s | 9.6 s | 12.1 s | 14.1 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 | 2.2 s | 2.2 s | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.4 s | 5.2 s | 5.5 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.9 s | 7.5 s | 8.1 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.0 s | 9.6 s | 10.3 s | 10.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.7 s | 11.2 s | 12.1 s | 12.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 210 km/h 131 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph | 200 km/h 124 mph | 190 km/h 118 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 442 hp 330 kW |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 510 hp 380 kW |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 401 hp 299 kW |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp | 340 hp 254 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).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 608 Nm 448 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 698 Nm 514 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 549 Nm 405 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 4.1 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 3.7 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 4.3 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp | 4.8 s |
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.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 266 hp/t 199 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 307 hp/t 229 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 242 hp/t 180 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp | 205 hp/t 153 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 919 km 571 mi |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 919 km 571 mi |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 919 km 571 mi |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp | 919 km 571 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 442 hp 330 kW | 4.1 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 510 hp 380 kW | 3.7 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 401 hp 299 kW | 4.3 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp | 340 hp 254 kW | 4.8 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp |
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Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp |
| 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp |
| 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp |
| 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp |
| 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 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.
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 4.1 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 266 hp/t 199 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 307 hp/t 229 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 242 hp/t 180 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp | 205 hp/t 153 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)540i340 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 4.1 s | 3.7 s | 4.3 s | 4.8 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 | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 919 km 571 mi | 919 km 571 mi | 919 km 571 mi | 919 km 571 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 169 g/km | 169 g/km | 169 g/km | 169 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 | 266 hp/t 199 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 307 hp/t 229 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 242 hp/t 180 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 205 hp/t 153 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 2) 442 hp | BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp | BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i (Stage 1) 401 hp | BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540i 340 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.95 LC100 km | 12.95 LC100 km | 12.95 LC100 km | 12.95 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,943 LC/year | 1,943 LC/year | 1,943 LC/year | 1,943 LC/year |
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