Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

540d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

540d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,905 kg
    4,200 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    592 mi
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,905kg4,200lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,670kg5,886lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,668mm66in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
155mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
570L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
286 hp
213 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
286 hp
213 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
1,975 kg
4,354 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 (G60)540d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d5.2 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d: 0.2 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 (G60)540d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
952 km
592 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
923 km
574 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
286 hp
213 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
286 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (G60)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 (G60)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d 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 (G60)540d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.4 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 (G60)540d
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
923 km
574 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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