Car comparison

BMW X4 (G02) M40ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i

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

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BMW X4 (G02)

M40i

354 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2019
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i

  • 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 X4 (G02) M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX4 (G02)M40iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
Power
354hp264kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,495kg5,501lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
883km549mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,938mm76in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,621mm64in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,624mm64in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
525L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
68L
CO2 emissions
206g/km
177g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X4 (G02) M40iBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540iPowerTorque
  • BMW X4 (G02) M40i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX4 (G02)M40i5,500-6,500 rpm1,550-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX4 (G02)M40iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
16.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
354 hp
264 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
340 hp
254 kW

BMW X4 (G02) 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 X4 (G02) M40i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i4.8 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X4 (G02) 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
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i and BMW X4 (G02) 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
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
714 km
444 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
883 km
549 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
354 hp
264 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
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
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
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

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
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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

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
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
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
BMWX4 (G02)M40i
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX4 (G02)M40iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540i
Power
354 hp
264 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 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
714 km
444 mi
883 km
549 mi
CO2 score
206 g/km
177 g/km
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 X4 (G02) M40iBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X4 (G02) M40i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540i

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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