Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61)

545i

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2005
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

535i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    824 km
    512 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545iBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
333hp248kW
306hp228kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,495kg5,501lb
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
62.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
824km512mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,886mm114in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,670L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545iBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545iBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
19.4 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
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
333 hp
248 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i has 27 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
1,840 kg
4,057 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 (E61)545i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
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 (E61)545i5.9 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i5.9 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 Touring (E61)545i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i: 0.9 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 Touring (E61)545i
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
745 km
463 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
824 km
512 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
333 hp
248 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 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 (E61)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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 Touring (E61)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i 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 Touring (E61)545i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 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 Touring (E61)545i
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545iBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
824 km
512 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 (E61) 545iBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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