Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d

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 (F11)

535d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

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
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d

  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,129 km
    702 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540iBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
Power
340hp254kW
313hp233kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,535kg5,589lb
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
62.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
883km549mi
Calculated
1,129km702mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,670L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
70L
CO2 emissions
177g/km
163g/km

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 (F11) 535dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d: 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 (F11)535d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540iBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
18.1 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
175 km/h
109 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 (F11)535d
313 hp
233 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i has 27 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i: 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 (F11)535d
630 Nm
465 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 (F11)535d
1,895 kg
4,178 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 (F11)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)540i5.1 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d: 0.4 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 (G31)540i
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i: 1.5 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 (G31)540i
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
883 km
549 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
1,129 km
702 mi

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 (F11)535d
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 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 (F11)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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 (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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d 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 (G31)540i
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.5 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 (G31)540i
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540iBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.5 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
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
883 km
549 mi
1,129 km
702 mi
CO2 score
177 g/km
163 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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) 540iBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 246 km (153 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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