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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dvsBYD Seal Long Range 80.64 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
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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
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
Power
286hp213kW
313hp233kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,905kg4,200lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
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Length
5,060mm199in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,625mm64in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
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Trunk volume
520L
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Doors
4
4
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)540dBYDSealLong Range 80.64 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
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
108 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
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
313 hp
233 kW

BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh has 27 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d and BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh: 27 hp (20 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
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
380 Nm
280 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
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
2,080 kg
4,586 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
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh5.9 s

Although BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 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 BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 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
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
313 hp
233 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dBYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
Power
286 hp
213 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 270 Nm more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 0 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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