
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)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp |
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| 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 | 309 km/h 192 mph | 298 km/h 185 mph | 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 |
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)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp |
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| 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp | 510 hp 380 kW |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp | 442 hp 330 kW |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp | 401 hp 299 kW |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp | 340 hp 254 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).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp | 698 Nm 514 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp | 608 Nm 448 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp | 549 Nm 405 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp | 1,840 kg 4,057 lb |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp | 1,840 kg 4,057 lb |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp | 1,840 kg 4,057 lb |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp | 1,840 kg 4,057 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)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 |
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp | 4.4 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp | 4.8 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp | 5.1 s |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp | 5.6 s |
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.
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)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 |
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)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 |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp | 895 km 556 mi |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp | 895 km 556 mi |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp | 895 km 556 mi |
| BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp | 895 km 556 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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 |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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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)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 | ||||||
BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 3) 510 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)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 |
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)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 |
| Vehicle | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 3)510 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 2)442 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li (Stage 1)401 hp | BMW5 Series Sedan Long (G38)540Li340 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 |
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.
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| Vehicle | BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 3) 510 hp | BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 2) 442 hp | BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li (Stage 1) 401 hp | BMW 5 Series Sedan Long (G38) 540Li 340 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.30 LC100 km | 13.30 LC100 km | 13.30 LC100 km | 13.30 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,995 LC/year | 1,995 LC/year | 1,995 LC/year | 1,995 LC/year |
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