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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) · Facelift 2020

540i (Stage 3)

499 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
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540i (Stage 2)

433 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) · Facelift 2020

540i (Stage 1)

393 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) · Facelift 2020

540i

333 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    499 hp
    372 kW
  • Highest torque
    698 Nm
    514 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    270 hp/t
    201 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    958 km
    595 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
Power
499hp372kW+166 hp
433hp323kW+100 hp
393hp293kW+60 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
698Nm514lb-ft+248 Nm
608Nm448lb-ft+158 Nm
549Nm405lb-ft+99 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,535kg5,589lb
2,535kg5,589lb
2,535kg5,589lb
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
41.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.2 s
Calculated
48.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
49.1s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
54.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.2 s
4.4s-0.8 s
4.7s-0.5 s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
10.9s-5.6 s
Calculated
12.2s-4.2 s
Calculated
13.8s-2.6 s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
270hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
958km595mi
Calculated
958km595mi
Calculated
958km595mi
Calculated
958km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,963mm195in
4,963mm195in
4,963mm195in
4,963mm195in
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
560L
560L
560L
560L
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
164g/km
164g/km
164g/km
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 2) 433 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 1) 393 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i 333 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 2) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 1) 393 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp5,500-6,250 rpm1,600-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp5,500-6,250 rpm1,600-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp5,500-6,250 rpm1,600-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp5,500-6,250 rpm1,600-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
12.2 s
13.8 s
16.4 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.2 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
191 km/h
119 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hp has 166 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i 333 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hp: 166 hp (124 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 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 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i 333 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 2) 433 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 1) 393 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
499 hp
372 kW
4.0 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
393 hp
293 kW
4.7 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.2 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 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hp
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 3)499 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 2)433 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i (Stage 1)393 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G31 LCI)Facelift 2020540i333 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
433 hp
323 kW
393 hp
293 kW
333 hp
248 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
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.2 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
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
958 km
595 mi
958 km
595 mi
958 km
595 mi
958 km
595 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
164 g/km
164 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 2) 433 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 1) 393 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i 333 hp
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI) Facelift 2020 540i (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Has 67 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 36 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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