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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

540Li (Stage 3)

510 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

540Li (Stage 2)

442 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

540Li (Stage 1)

401 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38)

540Li

340 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 3) 510 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    324 km/h
    201 mph
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    698 Nm
    514 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,840 kg
    4,057 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    277 hp/t
    207 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    895 km
    556 mi
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp
Power
510hp380kW+170 hp
442hp330kW+102 hp
401hp299kW+61 hp
340hp254kW
Torque
698Nm514lb-ft+248 Nm
608Nm448lb-ft+158 Nm
549Nm405lb-ft+99 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
+59 km/h
309 km/h
192 mph
+44 km/h
298 km/h
185 mph
+33 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.1s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph-7.4 s
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 306 km/h / 190 mph-2.9 s
Calculated
56.2s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph-0.2 s
Calculated
56.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-1.3 s
4.8s-0.8 s
5.1s-0.5 s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
10.9s-6.0 s
Calculated
12.5s-4.4 s
Calculated
13.7s-3.2 s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
277hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
379Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
895km556mi
Calculated
895km556mi
Calculated
895km556mi
Calculated
895km556mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu 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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 3) 510 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 2) 442 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 1) 401 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li 340 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 3) 510 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 2) 442 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 1) 401 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li 340 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
12.5 s
13.7 s
16.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
53.3 s
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-
-
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
309 km/h
192 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
10.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.5 s
12.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 3) 510 hp has 170 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li 340 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li 340 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 3) 510 hp: 170 hp (127 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

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 Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp
324 km/h
201 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp
309 km/h
192 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp
298 km/h
185 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 3) 510 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li 340 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 2) 442 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 1) 401 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

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 Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp
510 hp
380 kW
4.4 s
324 km/h
201 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp
442 hp
330 kW
4.8 s
309 km/h
192 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp
401 hp
299 kW
5.1 s
298 km/h
185 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp
340 hp
254 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 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 Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 3) 510 hp 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 Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.6 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 Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hpBMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
442 hp
330 kW
401 hp
299 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
698 Nm
514 lb-ft
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
549 Nm
405 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
309 km/h
192 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Range score
895 km
556 mi
895 km
556 mi
895 km
556 mi
895 km
556 mi
Power-to-weight score
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 3) 510 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 2) 442 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 1) 401 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li 340 hp
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 3) 510 hp

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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