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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dvsBMW X3 (G45) 40d

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 X3 (G45)

40d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2025-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
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 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
    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)540dBMWX3 (G45)40d
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
60.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
923km574mi
Calculated
896km556mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,636mm64in
Rear track
1,668mm66in
1,681mm66in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
570L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
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) 540dBMW X3 (G45) 40dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 40d: 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
BMWX3 (G45)40d4,000 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)540dBMWX3 (G45)40d
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
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
165 km/h
103 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
BMWX3 (G45)40d
286 hp
213 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
BMWX3 (G45)40d
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
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
BMWX3 (G45)40d
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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX3 (G45)40d
245 km/h
152 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
BMWX3 (G45)40d5.4 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G45)40d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)40d
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
923 km
574 mi
BMWX3 (G45)40d
896 km
556 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
BMWX3 (G45)40d
286 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
245 km/h
152 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
BMWX3 (G45)40d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 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
BMWX3 (G45)40d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
BMWX3 (G45)40d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
BMWX3 (G45)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dBMWX3 (G45)40d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
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
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
923 km
574 mi
896 km
556 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
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 X3 (G45) 40d
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range

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

BMW X3 (G45) 40d

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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