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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61)

550i V8

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
Power
340hp254kW
367hp274kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,310kg5,093lb
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
52.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
883km549mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
4,799cc293cu 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
1,582mm62in
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
177g/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) 540iBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V86,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
17.8 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
340 hp
254 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
367 hp
274 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8 has 27 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
1,755 kg
3,869 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)540i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
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)540i5.1 s
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V85.7 s

Although BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8 has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8: 0.6 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)540i
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
340 hp
254 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
367 hp
274 kW
5.7 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)540i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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)550i V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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)540iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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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
883 km
549 mi
-
CO2 score
177 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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) 540i
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i

  • Is 0.6 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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