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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540dvsBMW 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 (G31)

540d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

535i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540dBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
320hp239kW
306hp228kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
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
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
824km512mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu 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
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540dBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 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 (G31)540dBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 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 (G31)540d
320 hp
239 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d has 14 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 (G31) 540d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
680 Nm
502 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 (G31)540d
1,850 kg
4,079 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 (G31)540d
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 (G31)540d4.9 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i: 1.0 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)540d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (G31) 540d and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i: 2.6 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)540d
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 (G31)540d
1,119 km
695 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 (G31)540d
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 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 (G31)540d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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)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 (G31)540d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (G31) 540d 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)540d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 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 (G31)540d
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (G31)540dBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
1,119 km
695 mi
824 km
512 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 (G31) 540dBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 295 km (183 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 45 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

  • Is 10 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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