Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dvsBMW i5 Touring (G61) 81.2 kWh

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

540d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2024-present
VS

BMW i5 Touring (G61)

81.2 kWh

340 hpElectricRWDAutomaticWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMWi5 Touring (G61)81.2 kWh
Power
286hp213kW
340hp254kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
200 km/h124 mph
Restricted
193 km/h120 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
45.1s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
923km574mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
-
Length
5,060mm199in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,668mm66in
1,625mm64in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
147mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMWi5 Touring (G61)81.2 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
200 km/h124 mph
Restricted
193 km/h120 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
286 hp
213 kW
BMWi5 Touring (G61)81.2 kWh
340 hp
254 kW

BMW i5 Touring (G61) 81.2 kWh has 54 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d and BMW i5 Touring (G61) 81.2 kWh: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWi5 Touring (G61)81.2 kWh
430 Nm
317 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
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
BMWi5 Touring (G61)81.2 kWh
2,180 kg
4,806 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWi5 Touring (G61)81.2 kWh
Unrestricted
200 km/h124 mph
Restricted
193 km/h120 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)540d5.4 s
BMWi5 Touring (G61)81.2 kWh6.1 s

Although BMW i5 Touring (G61) 81.2 kWh has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d and BMW i5 Touring (G61) 81.2 kWh: 0.7 s.

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
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWi5 Touring (G61)81.2 kWh
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
286 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWi5 Touring (G61)81.2 kWh
340 hp
254 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
200 km/h124 mph
Restricted
193 km/h120 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
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
BMWi5 Touring (G61)81.2 kWh
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
200 km/h124 mph
Restricted
193 km/h120 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMWi5 Touring (G61)81.2 kWh
Power
286 hp
213 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
200 km/h124 mph
Restricted
193 km/h120 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
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
Range score
923 km
574 mi
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 (G61) 540d
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW i5 Touring (G61) 81.2 kWh

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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