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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) · Facelift 2020

540i (Stage 2)

433 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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540i (Stage 3)

499 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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540i (Stage 1)

393 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) · Facelift 2020

540i

333 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 2) 433 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,046 km
    650 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
Power
433hp323kW+100 hp
499hp372kW+166 hp
393hp293kW+60 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+158 Nm
698Nm514lb-ft+248 Nm
549Nm405lb-ft+99 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,685kg3,715lb
1,685kg3,715lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,395kg5,280lb
2,395kg5,280lb
2,395kg5,280lb
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
43.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
37.6s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
43.8s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
49.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-0.8 s
4.0s-1.2 s
4.7s-0.5 s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
11.5s-3.7 s
Calculated
10.4s-4.8 s
Calculated
13.1s-2.1 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.6s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
361Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
414Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,046km650mi
Calculated
1,046km650mi
Calculated
1,046km650mi
Calculated
1,046km650mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu 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
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
149g/km
149g/km
149g/km
149g/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 540i (Stage 2) 433 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 1) 393 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i 333 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 2) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 1) 393 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp5,500-6,250 rpm1,600-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp5,500-6,250 rpm1,600-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp5,500-6,250 rpm1,600-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp5,500-6,250 rpm1,600-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
3.9 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.0 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.5 s
10.4 s
13.1 s
15.2 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
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.8 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
9.9 s
10.6 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
11.6 s
12.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hp has 166 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i 333 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hp: 166 hp (124 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 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 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i 333 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 2) 433 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 1) 393 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 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
499 hp
372 kW
4.0 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
393 hp
293 kW
4.7 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 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 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 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
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 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 2020540i333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 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 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.2 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 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
499 hp
372 kW
393 hp
293 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
698 Nm
514 lb-ft
549 Nm
405 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.0 s
4.7 s
5.2 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
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
1,046 km
650 mi
1,046 km
650 mi
1,046 km
650 mi
1,046 km
650 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
149 g/km
149 g/km
149 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
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 540i (Stage 2) 433 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 1) 393 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i 333 hp
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year

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