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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) · Facelift 2020

540d (Stage 3)

527 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) · Facelift 2020

540d (Stage 2)

459 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) · Facelift 2020

540d (Stage 1)

408 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) · Facelift 2020

540d

340 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 3) 527 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    527 hp
    393 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,120 Nm
    826 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    285 hp/t
    212 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 3)527 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 2)459 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 1)408 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d340 hp
Power
527hp393kW+187 hp
459hp342kW+119 hp
408hp304kW+68 hp
340hp254kW
Torque
1,120Nm826lb-ft+420 Nm
980Nm723lb-ft+280 Nm
875Nm645lb-ft+175 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,525kg5,567lb
2,525kg5,567lb
2,525kg5,567lb
2,525kg5,567lb
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
33.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-11.1 s
Calculated
37.1s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
39.5s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
44.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s-1.1 s
3.8s-0.8 s
4.1s-0.5 s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
9.0s-4.7 s
Calculated
10.3s-3.3 s
Calculated
11.6s-2.1 s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg 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
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
285hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
605Nm/t405lb-ft/ton
Calculated
530Nm/t354lb-ft/ton
Calculated
473Nm/t316lb-ft/ton
Calculated
378Nm/t253lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,963mm195in
4,963mm195in
4,963mm195in
4,963mm195in
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
135g/km
135g/km
135g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 3) 527 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 2) 459 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 1) 408 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d 340 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 3) 527 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 2) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 1) 408 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d 340 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 3)527 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 2)459 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 1)408 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d340 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 3)527 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 2)459 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 1)408 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d340 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
10.3 s
11.6 s
13.7 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.7 s
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 3) 527 hp has 187 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d 340 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d 340 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 3) 527 hp: 187 hp (139 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

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 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 3) 527 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d 340 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 2) 459 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 1) 408 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 3)527 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 2)459 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 1)408 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d340 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 3)527 hp
527 hp
393 kW
3.5 s
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 2)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
3.8 s
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 1)408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
4.1 s
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d340 hp
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 3)527 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 2)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 1)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
4,963 mm
195.4 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 3)527 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 2)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 1)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 3) 527 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 3)527 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
3.5 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 2)459 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
3.8 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 1)408 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d340 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.6 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 3)527 hp
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 2)459 hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 1)408 hp
221 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d340 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 3)527 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 2)459 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d (Stage 1)408 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540d340 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
459 hp
342 kW
408 hp
304 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
1,120 Nm
826 lb-ft
980 Nm
723 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.6 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
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
1,294 km
804 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
135 g/km
135 g/km
135 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
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
221 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 3) 527 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 2) 459 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 1) 408 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d 340 hp
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540d (Stage 3) 527 hp

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 140 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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