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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540dvsTesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 Premium Long Range 84.7 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
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
Power
286hp213kW
320hp239kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,905kg4,200lb
1,747kg3,851lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,149kg4,738lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
37.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
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Length
5,060mm199in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,584mm62in
Ground clearance
154mm6in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
520L
594L
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)540dTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Premium Long Range 84.7 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 Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / 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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
1,747 kg
3,851 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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh has more power, BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540dTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
Power
286 hp
213 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Lightness
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
1,747 kg
3,851 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
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 200 Nm more
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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