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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540ivsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 M40i

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 X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

M40i

382 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,982 kg
    4,370 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • 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)540iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
375hp280kW
382hp285kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,982kg4,370lb
1,992kg4,392lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
56.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,723mm186in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,656mm65in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
520L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540i5,200-6,250 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i5,800-6,500 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
167 km/h
104 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
382 hp
285 kW

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i has 7 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: 7 hp (5 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
500 Nm
369 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
1,992 kg
4,392 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i4.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i: 0.2 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)540i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i: 1.8 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)540i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540i
714 km
444 mi
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
637 km
396 mi

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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
382 hp
285 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
382 hp
285 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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)540i
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
382 hp
285 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i 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)540i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.5 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)540i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 2021M40i
Power
375 hp
280 kW
382 hp
285 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,982 kg
4,370 lb
1,992 kg
4,392 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
637 km
396 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 M40i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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