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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dvsBMW X5 (G05 LCI) · Facelift 2023 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 X5 (G05 LCI) · Facelift 2023

30d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2023-2026

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,905kg4,200lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,950kg6,504lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
100.4s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
976km606mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,935mm194in
Width
1,900mm75in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,765mm69in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,677mm66in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,698mm67in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
214mm8in
Trunk volume
520L
650L
Max trunk volume-
1,870L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dBMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d4,000 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)540dBMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
32.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
153 km/h
95 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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
2,220 kg
4,894 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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
233 km/h
145 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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d and BMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 30d: 0.9 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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d and BMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 30d: 1.9 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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
976 km
606 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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
233 km/h
145 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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,765 mm
69.5 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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.1 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
BMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202330d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,765 mm
69.5 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
976 km
606 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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.

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

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dBMW X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 30d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d

  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 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 X5 (G05 LCI) Facelift 2023 30d

  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 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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