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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540dvsBMW X3 (G01) M40d

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 X3 (G01)

M40d

326 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2020

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
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • 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)540dBMWX3 (G01)M40d
Power
320hp239kW
326hp243kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
52.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,046km650mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
68L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
172g/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 X3 (G01) M40dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40d: 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d4,400 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540dBMWX3 (G01)M40d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
20.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
170 km/h
106 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
326 hp
243 kW

BMW X3 (G01) M40d has 6 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d and BMW X3 (G01) M40d: 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)540d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
680 Nm
502 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
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)540d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
250 km/h
155 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d4.9 s

Although BMW X3 (G01) M40d has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d 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)540d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d and BMW X3 (G01) M40d: 0.6 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
1,046 km
650 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
326 hp
243 kW
4.9 s
250 km/h
155 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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
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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540dBMWX3 (G01)M40d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
1,119 km
695 mi
1,046 km
650 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
172 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 (G31) 540dBMW X3 (G01) M40d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW X3 (G01) M40d

  • Has 6 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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