The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 540i (07 - 10)
€ 113,100
€ 56,100
€ 113,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M5 is 2.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 540i.
M5
540i
57.3
74.4
83.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
74.4 in
Width
72.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
116.7
193.3
113.7
190.6
193.3 in
Length
190.6 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
540i
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.31 %
General
M5
540i
F10M
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M5
540i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW N62
S63-B44
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
M5
567 hp
302 hp
540i
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
M5
502 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
M5
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
7.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
M5
7.56 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
540i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
22 mpg
M5
24 mpg
22 mpg
540i
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
414 mi
M5
439 mi
414 mi
540i
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).
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).
198.9 kWh
M5
187.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
