The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 528i (13 - 16)
€ 66,800
€ 46,600
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 540d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 528i.
540d
528i
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
193.2
194.3 in
Length
193.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
540d
528i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.93 %
General
540d
528i
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
540d
528i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N20
B57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
540d
316 hp
242 hp
528i
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
540d
502 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
528i
Performance
540d
528i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
528i
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
540d
12.77 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
528i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540d
528i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
540d
42 mpg
36 mpg
528i
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
659 mi
540d
733 mi
659 mi
528i
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
540d
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
528i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540d
528i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
