
BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)
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| Model | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp |
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| Power | 378hp282kW+126 hp | 328hp244kW+76 hp | 297hp222kW+45 hp | 252hp188kW |
| Torque | 543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm | 473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm | 427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,770kg3,902lb | 1,770kg3,902lb | 1,770kg3,902lb | 1,770kg3,902lb |
| Top speed | 291 km/h 181 mph | 276 km/h 171 mph | 266 km/h 165 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 56.3s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph-13.5 s Calculated | 60.2s99% target: 273 km/h / 170 mph-9.7 s Calculated | 62.5s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-7.4 s Calculated | 69.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2s-1.5 s | 5.7s-1.0 s | 6.0s-0.7 s | 6.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.3s-6.9 s Calculated | 16.6s-4.6 s Calculated | 18.4s-2.9 s Calculated | 21.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0s-1.4 s Calculated | 5.4s-1.0 s Calculated | 5.8s-0.6 s Calculated | 6.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s-1.6 s Calculated | 13.6s-1.0 s Calculated | 14.0s-0.6 s Calculated | 14.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated | 185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb Calculated | 168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb Calculated | 142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton Calculated | 267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton Calculated | 241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton Calculated | 198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 919km571mi Calculated | 919km571mi Calculated | 919km571mi Calculated | 919km571mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 5,087mm200in | 5,087mm200in | 5,087mm200in | 5,087mm200in |
| Width | 1,868mm74in | 1,868mm74in | 1,868mm74in | 1,868mm74in |
| Height | 1,500mm59in | 1,500mm59in | 1,500mm59in | 1,500mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 3,108mm122in | 3,108mm122in | 3,108mm122in | 3,108mm122in |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 68L | 68L | 68L | 68L |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | 5,200-6,500 rpm | 1,450-4,800 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | 5,200-6,500 rpm | 1,450-4,800 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | 5,200-6,500 rpm | 1,450-4,800 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | 5,200-6,500 rpm | 1,450-4,800 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.4 s | 5.8 s | 6.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.2 s | 5.7 s | 6.0 s | 6.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.3 s | 16.6 s | 18.4 s | 21.2 s |
| Top speed | 291 km/h 181 mph | 276 km/h 171 mph | 266 km/h 165 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 6.2 s | 6.4 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.8 s | 9.1 s | 9.3 s | 9.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.1 s | 11.6 s | 11.9 s | 12.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.0 s | 13.6 s | 14.0 s | 14.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 190 km/h 118 mph | 181 km/h 112 mph | 175 km/h 108 mph | 167 km/h 104 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | 378 hp 282 kW |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | 328 hp 244 kW |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | 297 hp 222 kW |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | 252 hp 188 kW |
BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hp has 126 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li 252 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li 252 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hp: 126 hp (94 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | 291 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | 276 km/h 171 mph |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | 266 km/h 165 mph |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | 5.2 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | 5.7 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | 6.0 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | 6.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li 252 hp: 1.5 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 2) 328 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 1) 297 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | 168 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | 919 km 571 mi |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | 919 km 571 mi |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | 919 km 571 mi |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | 919 km 571 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | 378 hp 282 kW | 5.2 s | 291 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | 328 hp 244 kW | 5.7 s | 276 km/h 171 mph |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | 297 hp 222 kW | 6.0 s | 266 km/h 165 mph |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | 252 hp 188 kW | 6.7 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp |
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Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp |
| 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp |
| 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp |
| 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp |
| 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 6.0 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 6.7 s |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | 168 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 3)378 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 2)328 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li (Stage 1)297 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)530Li252 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 378 hp 282 kW | 328 hp 244 kW | 297 hp 222 kW | 252 hp 188 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.2 s | 5.7 s | 6.0 s | 6.7 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 291 km/h 181 mph | 276 km/h 171 mph | 266 km/h 165 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 919 km 571 mi | 919 km 571 mi | 919 km 571 mi | 919 km 571 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 168 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 3) 378 hp | BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 2) 328 hp | BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li (Stage 1) 297 hp | BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 530Li 252 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.95 LC100 km | 12.95 LC100 km | 12.95 LC100 km | 12.95 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,943 LC/year | 1,943 LC/year | 1,943 LC/year | 1,943 LC/year |
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