Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dvsBMW X2 (U10) M35i

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 X2 (U10)

M35i

300 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2023-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
  • 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
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW X2 (U10) M35i

  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMWX2 (U10)M35i
Power
286hp213kW
300hp224kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,270kg5,004lb
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
60.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
923km574mi
Calculated
675km419mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,575mm62in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,677mm66in
Rear track
1,668mm66in
1,679mm66in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
191mm8in
Trunk volume
570L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
54L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dBMW X2 (U10) M35iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X2 (U10) M35i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX2 (U10)M35i5,750-6,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMWX2 (U10)M35i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
171 km/h
106 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
BMWX2 (U10)M35i
300 hp
224 kW

BMW X2 (U10) M35i has 14 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d and BMW X2 (U10) M35i: 14 hp (10 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
BMWX2 (U10)M35i
400 Nm
295 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
BMWX2 (U10)M35i
1,695 kg
3,737 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
BMWX2 (U10)M35i
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)540d5.4 s
BMWX2 (U10)M35i5.4 s

Although BMW X2 (U10) M35i has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMWX2 (U10)M35i
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d and BMW X2 (U10) M35i: 1.5 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 (G61)540d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWX2 (U10)M35i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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
923 km
574 mi
BMWX2 (U10)M35i
675 km
419 mi

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
BMWX2 (U10)M35i
300 hp
224 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
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
BMWX2 (U10)M35i
Power
300 hp
224 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,575 mm
62.0 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 (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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMWX2 (U10)M35i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMWX2 (U10)M35i
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMWX2 (U10)M35i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMWX2 (U10)M35i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,575 mm
62.0 in
Range score
923 km
574 mi
675 km
419 mi
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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) 540dBMW X2 (U10) M35i
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 248 km (154 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW X2 (U10) M35i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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