Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540ivsBMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

540i

375 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

BMW i7 (G70)

105.7 kWh

455 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2023-2026

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,982 kg
    4,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540iBMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
Power
375hp280kW
455hp339kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,982kg4,370lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
3,130kg6,900lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
37.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
41.4s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
33.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
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Length
5,060mm199in
5,391mm212in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,950mm77in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,544mm61in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
3,215mm127in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,663mm65in
Rear track
1,656mm65in
1,683mm66in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
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Trunk volume
520L
500L
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)540iBMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
33.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540i
375 hp
280 kW
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
455 hp
339 kW

BMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh has 80 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i and BMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540i
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
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)540i
1,982 kg
4,370 lb
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
2,520 kg
5,556 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)540i
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
205 km/h
127 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)540i4.7 s
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh5.5 s

Although BMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh has more power, BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i and BMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh: 0.8 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)540i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
181 hp/t
135 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)540i
375 hp
280 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
455 hp
339 kW
5.5 s
205 km/h
127 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)540i
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
BMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540iBMWi7 (G70)105.7 kWh
Power
375 hp
280 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,982 kg
4,370 lb
2,520 kg
5,556 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i

  • Is 538 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW i7 (G70) 105.7 kWh

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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