Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dvsBMW iX3 (NA5) 40 82.6 kWh

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 iX3 (NA5)

40 82.6 kWh

320 hpElectricRWDAutomatic2026-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
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,905 kg
    4,200 lb
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBMWiX3 (NA5)40 82.6 kWh
Power
286hp213kW
320hp239kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,905kg4,200lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,625kg5,787lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
36.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
-
Length
5,060mm199in
4,782mm188in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,895mm75in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,635mm64in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,897mm114in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,663mm65in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
176mm7in
Trunk volume
520L
520L
Max trunk volume-
1,750L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBMWiX3 (NA5)40 82.6 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
36.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
156 km/h
97 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
BMWiX3 (NA5)40 82.6 kWh
320 hp
239 kW

BMW iX3 (NA5) 40 82.6 kWh has 34 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d and BMW iX3 (NA5) 40 82.6 kWh: 34 hp (25 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
BMWiX3 (NA5)40 82.6 kWh
500 Nm
369 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
BMWiX3 (NA5)40 82.6 kWh
2,085 kg
4,597 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
BMWiX3 (NA5)40 82.6 kWh
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
BMWiX3 (NA5)40 82.6 kWh5.9 s

Although BMW iX3 (NA5) 40 82.6 kWh has more power, BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d and BMW iX3 (NA5) 40 82.6 kWh: 0.7 s.

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
BMWiX3 (NA5)40 82.6 kWh
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

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
BMWiX3 (NA5)40 82.6 kWh
320 hp
239 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
BMWiX3 (NA5)40 82.6 kWh
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,782 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,635 mm
64.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBMWiX3 (NA5)40 82.6 kWh
Power
286 hp
213 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
2,085 kg
4,597 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,782 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,635 mm
64.4 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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) 540d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW iX3 (NA5) 40 82.6 kWh

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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