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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dvsBMW X4 (G02 LCI) · Facelift 2021 30d

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 X4 (G02 LCI) · Facelift 2021

30d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2025

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 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)540dBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,905kg4,200lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
971km604mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,918mm76in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,621mm64in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,666mm66in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
520L
525L
Max trunk volume-
1,430L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dBMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d: 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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d4,000 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)540dBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
23.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
163 km/h
101 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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
1,935 kg
4,266 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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
245 km/h
152 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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d and BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d: 0.5 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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d and BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d: 0.7 L/100 km.

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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
971 km
604 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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
245 km/h
152 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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 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 (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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.7 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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
971 km
604 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dBMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30d

  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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