Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

530i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61)

535d

272 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Power
252hp188kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,315kg5,104lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,079km671mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,843mm191in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,491mm59in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,886mm114in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
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Trunk volume
570L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,650L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
70L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530iBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
252 hp
188 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
272 hp
203 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d has 20 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
1,760 kg
3,880 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 Touring (G31)530i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i6.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d6.6 s

Although BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d: 0.1 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 Touring (G31)530i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
252 hp
188 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
272 hp
203 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Touring (G31)530i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Power
252 hp
188 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Range score
1,079 km
671 mi
-
CO2 score
143 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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.

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 Touring (G31) 530i
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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