The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 127,500
BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16) M5
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) 540d
€ 127,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800

ⓘ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 M5 is an inch shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the 540d.
M5
540d
57.4
Blueprint BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16)
74.4
83.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
74.4 in
Width
73.5 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16)
116.7
193.3
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
193.3 in
Length
194.3 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

M5
540d
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.92 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

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

Engine

M5
540d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW B57
S63-B44
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
M5
592 hp
316 hp
540d
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M5
516 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
540d

Performance

M5
540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

M5

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

540d

▶ REPLAY
7.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
M5
7.24 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M5
540d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
M5
24 mpg
42 mpg
540d
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
733 mi
M5
502 mi
733 mi
540d
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
115.2 kWh
M5
187.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
540d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

M5
540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data