The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)

€ 63,800
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) 540i
€ 113,100
 BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16) M5
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 540i is an inch longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the M5.
540i
M5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.3
Blueprint BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)
74.4
83.4
73.5 in
Width
74.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)
116.7
193.3
194.3 in
Length
193.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in

Vehicle Weight

540i
M5
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.8 %
BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)

General

540i
M5
G30
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

540i
M5
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW S63
B58-B30
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
540i
335 hp
567 hp
M5
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
540i
332 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
M5

Performance

540i
M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

540i

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

M5

▶ REPLAY
11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.56 lb/hp
540i
11.42 lb/hp
7.56 lb/hp
M5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

540i
M5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
540i
34 mpg
24 mpg
M5
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
439 mi
540i
613 mi
439 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
187.5 kWh
540i
130.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
M5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

540i
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data