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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

540d (Stage 3)

443 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2024-present
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

540d (Stage 2)

386 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2024-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

540d (Stage 1)

343 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2024-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

540d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    309 km/h
    192 mph
  • Most powerful
    443 hp
    331 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,040 Nm
    767 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    923 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
Power
443hp331kW+157 hp
386hp288kW+100 hp
343hp256kW+57 hp
286hp213kW
Torque
1,040Nm767lb-ft+390 Nm
910Nm671lb-ft+260 Nm
813Nm599lb-ft+163 Nm
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,670kg5,886lb
2,670kg5,886lb
2,670kg5,886lb
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
+49 km/h
294 km/h
183 mph
+34 km/h
282 km/h
175 mph
+22 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.5s99% target: 306 km/h / 190 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
53.5s99% target: 291 km/h / 181 mph-6.6 s
Calculated
56.6s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph-3.5 s
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-1.3 s
4.5s-0.9 s
4.8s-0.6 s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
11.0s-6.6 s
Calculated
12.7s-5.0 s
Calculated
14.3s-3.4 s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
11.8s-1.7 s
Calculated
12.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
527Nm/t352lb-ft/ton
Calculated
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
923km574mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
5,060mm199in
5,060mm199in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,900mm75in
1,900mm75in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,995mm118in
2,995mm118in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,668mm66in
1,668mm66in
1,668mm66in
1,668mm66in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
155mm6in
155mm6in
155mm6in
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
60L
60L
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 3) 443 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 2) 386 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 1) 343 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d 286 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 3) 443 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 2) 386 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 1) 343 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d 286 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
12.7 s
14.3 s
17.6 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
197 km/h
122 mph
189 km/h
117 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp
443 hp
331 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp
386 hp
288 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp
343 hp
256 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 3) 443 hp has 157 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d 286 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d 286 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 3) 443 hp: 157 hp (117 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp
1,040 Nm
767 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp
910 Nm
671 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp
813 Nm
599 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
1,975 kg
4,354 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 (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp
309 km/h
192 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp
294 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp
282 km/h
175 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp4.1 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp4.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp4.8 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 3) 443 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d 286 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 2) 386 hp and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 1) 343 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 (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp
923 km
574 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp
923 km
574 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp
923 km
574 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
923 km
574 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp
443 hp
331 kW
4.1 s
309 km/h
192 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp
386 hp
288 kW
4.5 s
294 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp
343 hp
256 kW
4.8 s
282 km/h
175 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
5.4 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 (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 3) 443 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 (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.4 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 (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 3)443 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 2)386 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d (Stage 1)343 hpBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d286 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
386 hp
288 kW
343 hp
256 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
1,040 Nm
767 lb-ft
910 Nm
671 lb-ft
813 Nm
599 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
923 km
574 mi
923 km
574 mi
923 km
574 mi
923 km
574 mi
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
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 3) 443 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 2) 386 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 1) 343 hpBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d 286 hp
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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

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