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

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540i (Stage 3)

510 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540i (Stage 2)

442 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540i (Stage 1)

401 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    698 Nm
    514 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    215 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    177 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    883 km
    549 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp
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
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
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 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 2) 442 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 1) 401 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i 340 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp
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

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

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)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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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)540i (Stage 2)442 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)540i (Stage 1)401 hp
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
273 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)540i340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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)540i (Stage 3)510 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hp
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 3)510 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 2)442 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i (Stage 1)401 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i340 hp
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
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
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

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) 540i (Stage 3) 510 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 2) 442 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i (Stage 1) 401 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i 340 hp
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 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

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