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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

M550d (Stage 3)

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

M550d (Stage 2)

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

M550d (Stage 1)

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

M550d

400 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 3) 620 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    620 hp
    462 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,216 Nm
    897 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,845 kg
    4,068 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    336 hp/t
    251 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 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
    1,082 km
    672 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 3)620 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 2)540 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 1)480 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d400 hp
Power
620hp462kW+220 hp
540hp403kW+140 hp
480hp358kW+80 hp
400hp298kW
Torque
1,216Nm897lb-ft+456 Nm
1,064Nm785lb-ft+304 Nm
950Nm701lb-ft+190 Nm
760Nm561lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,845kg4,068lb
1,845kg4,068lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,470kg5,445lb
2,470kg5,445lb
2,470kg5,445lb
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
31.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-11.1 s
Calculated
34.4s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-7.8 s
Calculated
36.9s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
42.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s-1.1 s
3.7s-0.8 s
3.9s-0.5 s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
8.5s-4.5 s
Calculated
9.7s-3.2 s
Calculated
10.9s-2.0 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
Fuel consumption city
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 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
10.7s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
11.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
336hp/t251kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
293hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
659Nm/t441lb-ft/ton
Calculated
577Nm/t386lb-ft/ton
Calculated
515Nm/t345lb-ft/ton
Calculated
412Nm/t276lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,082km672mi
Calculated
1,082km672mi
Calculated
1,082km672mi
Calculated
1,082km672mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,962mm195in
4,962mm195in
4,962mm195in
4,962mm195in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,467mm58in
1,467mm58in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
530L
530L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
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) M550d (Stage 3) 620 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 2) 540 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 1) 480 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d 400 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 3) 620 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 2) 540 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 1) 480 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d 400 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 3)620 hp4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 2)540 hp4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 1)480 hp4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d400 hp4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 3)620 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 2)540 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 1)480 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d400 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.5 s
9.7 s
10.9 s
13.0 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.5 s
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
11.6 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
226 km/h
141 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 3) 620 hp has 220 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d 400 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d 400 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 3) 620 hp: 220 hp (164 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)M550d (Stage 3)620 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 2)540 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 1)480 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d400 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) M550d (Stage 3) 620 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d 400 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 2) 540 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 1) 480 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)M550d (Stage 3)620 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 2)540 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 1)480 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d400 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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)M550d (Stage 3)620 hp
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 2)540 hp
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 1)480 hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d400 hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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)M550d (Stage 3)620 hp
620 hp
462 kW
3.3 s
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 2)540 hp
540 hp
403 kW
3.7 s
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 1)480 hp
480 hp
358 kW
3.9 s
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d400 hp
400 hp
298 kW
4.4 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)M550d (Stage 3)620 hp
Power
620 hp
462 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 2)540 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 1)480 hp
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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)M550d (Stage 3)620 hp
Power
620 hp
462 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 2)540 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 1)480 hp
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 3) 620 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)M550d (Stage 3)620 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
3.3 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 2)540 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 1)480 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
3.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d400 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.4 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)M550d (Stage 3)620 hp
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 2)540 hp
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 1)480 hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d400 hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 3)620 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 2)540 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d (Stage 1)480 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550d400 hp
Power
620 hp
462 kW
540 hp
403 kW
480 hp
358 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
1,216 Nm
897 lb-ft
1,064 Nm
785 lb-ft
950 Nm
701 lb-ft
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.4 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
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,082 km
672 mi
1,082 km
672 mi
1,082 km
672 mi
1,082 km
672 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
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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) M550d (Stage 3) 620 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 2) 540 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 1) 480 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d 400 hp
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550d (Stage 3) 620 hp

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 152 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 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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