Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

540d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2024-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

530d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d

  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,158 km
    719 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
Power
286hp213kW
265hp198kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,530kg5,578lb
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
60.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
923km574mi
Calculated
1,158km719mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,668mm66in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions-
149g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
18.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 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 (G61)540d
286 hp
213 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
265 hp
198 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d has 21 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
1,800 kg
3,968 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 (G61)540d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
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 (G61)540d5.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d: 0.2 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 (G61)540d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d: 0.8 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 (G61)540d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
923 km
574 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
1,158 km
719 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
286 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 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 (G61)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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

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 (G61)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 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 (G61)540d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.6 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 (G61)540d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
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
Range score
923 km
574 mi
1,158 km
719 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 (G61) 540dBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 235 km (146 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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