Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530ivsBMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) 630i

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

530i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)

630i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) 630i

  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,030 km
    640 mi
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iBMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
Power
252hp188kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
69.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km604mi
Calculated
1,030km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
5,091mm200in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,538mm61in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,649mm65in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
570L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
68L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
152g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530iBMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) 630iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) 630i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iBMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
23.0 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
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
252 hp
188 kW
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
258 hp
192 kW

BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) 630i has 6 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i and BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) 630i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
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)530i
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
1,720 kg
3,792 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)530i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
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)530i6.3 s
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i6.3 s

Although BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) 630i has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)530i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

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)530i
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
971 km
604 mi
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
1,030 km
640 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 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)530i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,091 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,538 mm
60.6 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)530i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) 630i 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)530i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.3 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)530i
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iBMW6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)630i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,091 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,538 mm
60.6 in
Range score
971 km
604 mi
1,030 km
640 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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) 530iBMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) 630i
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Is 25 kg lighter

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) 630i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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