BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)
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Comparison overview
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.0 s
- Fastest top speed292 km/h181 mph
- Most powerful510 hp380 kW
- Highest torque698 Nm514 lb-ft
- Lightest1,765 kg3,891 lb
- Best power-to-weight289 hp/t215 kW/t3.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions177 g/km
- Best estimated range883 km549 mi
- Largest trunk570 L
- Best overall score88/100
- Best performance score88/100
- Best economy score86/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp |
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| Power | 510hp380kW+170 hp | 442hp330kW+102 hp | 401hp299kW+61 hp | 340hp254kW |
| Torque | 698Nm514lb-ft+248 Nm | 608Nm448lb-ft+158 Nm | 549Nm405lb-ft+99 Nm | 450Nm332lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,765kg3,891lb | 1,765kg3,891lb | 1,765kg3,891lb | 1,765kg3,891lb |
| Gross weight | 2,495kg5,501lb | 2,495kg5,501lb | 2,495kg5,501lb | 2,495kg5,501lb |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 40.5s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.3 s Calculated | 46.8s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-6.0 s Calculated | 47.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.9 s Calculated | 52.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.0s-1.1 s | 4.3s-0.8 s | 4.6s-0.5 s | 5.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.6s-5.5 s Calculated | 11.9s-4.1 s Calculated | 13.5s-2.6 s Calculated | 16.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8s-1.1 s Calculated | 4.2s-0.7 s Calculated | 4.4s-0.5 s Calculated | 4.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.6s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.1s-1.0 s Calculated | 12.5s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 289hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb Calculated | 250hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb Calculated | 227hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated | 193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton Calculated | 344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton Calculated | 311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton Calculated | 255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 883km549mi Calculated | 883km549mi Calculated | 883km549mi Calculated | 883km549mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu 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 | 68L | 68L | 68L | 68L |
| CO2 emissions | 177g/km | 177g/km | 177g/km | 177g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 2) 442 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 1) 401 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i 340 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.8 s | 4.2 s | 4.4 s | 4.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.0 s | 4.3 s | 4.6 s | 5.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.6 s | 11.9 s | 13.5 s | 16.1 s |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.2 s | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.3 s | 5.5 s | 5.6 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.8 s | 8.1 s | 8.3 s | 8.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.9 s | 10.3 s | 10.6 s | 11.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.6 s | 12.1 s | 12.5 s | 13.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 210 km/h 130 mph | 201 km/h 125 mph | 193 km/h 120 mph | 182 km/h 113 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 510 hp 380 kW |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 442 hp 330 kW |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 401 hp 299 kW |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp | 340 hp 254 kW |
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp has 170 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i 340 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i 340 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp: 170 hp (127 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 698 Nm 514 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 608 Nm 448 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 549 Nm 405 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 4.0 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 4.3 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 4.6 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp | 5.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i 340 hp: 1.1 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 2) 442 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 1) 401 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 289 hp/t 215 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 227 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 883 km 549 mi |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 883 km 549 mi |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 883 km 549 mi |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp | 883 km 549 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 510 hp 380 kW | 4.0 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 442 hp 330 kW | 4.3 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 401 hp 299 kW | 4.6 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp | 340 hp 254 kW | 5.1 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 3) 510 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 4.6 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 5.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | 289 hp/t 215 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | 227 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 510 hp 380 kW | 442 hp 330 kW | 401 hp 299 kW | 340 hp 254 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 698 Nm 514 lb-ft | 608 Nm 448 lb-ft | 549 Nm 405 lb-ft | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.0 s | 4.3 s | 4.6 s | 5.1 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 883 km 549 mi | 883 km 549 mi | 883 km 549 mi | 883 km 549 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 177 g/km | 177 g/km | 177 g/km | 177 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 | 289 hp/t 215 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 227 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 2) 442 hp | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 1) 401 hp | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i 340 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp
- Has 68 hp more
- Has 90 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 39 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
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 2) 442 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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