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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540ivsBMW X3 (G01) M40i

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW X3 (G01)

M40i

354 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2019

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • 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
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW X3 (G01) M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540iBMWX3 (G01)M40i
Power
340hp254kW
354hp264kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,455kg5,412lb
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
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
883km549mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu 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
68L
65L
CO2 emissions
177g/km
207g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540iBMW X3 (G01) M40iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) M40i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01)M40i5,500-6,500 rpm1,520-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540iBMWX3 (G01)M40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
19.4 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
5.9 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
340 hp
254 kW
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
354 hp
264 kW

BMW X3 (G01) M40i has 14 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i and BMW X3 (G01) M40i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
1,810 kg
3,990 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
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)540i5.1 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i4.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) M40i and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i: 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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i and BMW X3 (G01) M40i: 1.4 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)540i
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
883 km
549 mi
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
340 hp
254 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
354 hp
264 kW
4.8 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)540i
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
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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)540i
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
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i 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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.8 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
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)M40i
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540iBMWX3 (G01)M40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
883 km
549 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
177 g/km
207 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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) 540iBMW X3 (G01) M40i
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW X3 (G01) M40i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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