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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540d (Stage 3)

496 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540d (Stage 2)

432 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540d (Stage 1)

384 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    496 hp
    370 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,088 Nm
    802 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    268 hp/t
    200 kW/t
    3.7 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
    89/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 3)496 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 2)432 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 1)384 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d320 hp
Power
496hp370kW+176 hp
432hp322kW+112 hp
384hp286kW+64 hp
320hp239kW
Torque
1,088Nm802lb-ft+408 Nm
952Nm702lb-ft+272 Nm
850Nm627lb-ft+170 Nm
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
2,565kg5,655lb
2,565kg5,655lb
2,565kg5,655lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-12.8 s
Calculated
44.2s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-8.6 s
Calculated
47.6s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.2 s
4.1s-0.8 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
10.1s-5.7 s
Calculated
11.5s-4.2 s
Calculated
13.0s-2.8 s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
588Nm/t394lb-ft/ton
Calculated
515Nm/t344lb-ft/ton
Calculated
459Nm/t307lb-ft/ton
Calculated
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,942mm195in
4,942mm195in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
570L
570L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
154g/km
154g/km
154g/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 (G31) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 2) 432 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 1) 384 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d 320 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 2) 432 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 1) 384 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d 320 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 3)496 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 2)432 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 1)384 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d320 hp4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 3)496 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 2)432 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 1)384 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d320 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
11.5 s
13.0 s
15.8 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
213 km/h
132 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
194 km/h
121 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp has 176 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d 320 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d 320 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp: 176 hp (131 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)496 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d320 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d 320 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 2) 432 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 1) 384 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)496 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d320 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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)540d (Stage 3)496 hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d320 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 3)496 hp
496 hp
370 kW
3.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
432 hp
322 kW
4.1 s
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
384 hp
286 kW
4.4 s
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d320 hp
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 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 (Stage 3)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 (G31)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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 (G31)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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 (G31)540d320 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d320 hp
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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp 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 (Stage 3)496 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d320 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 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 (Stage 3)496 hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 2)432 hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 1)384 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d320 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 3)496 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 2)432 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d (Stage 1)384 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d320 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
432 hp
322 kW
384 hp
286 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
1,088 Nm
802 lb-ft
952 Nm
702 lb-ft
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
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
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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
1,119 km
695 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
154 g/km
154 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 2) 432 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 1) 384 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d 320 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d (Stage 3) 496 hp

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 136 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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