The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 103,300
€ 63,800
€ 103,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘ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 540i.
M5
540i
57.3
74.4
83.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
74.4 in
Width
73.5 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
116.7
193.3
117.1
194.3
193.3 in
Length
194.3 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
540i
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.8 %
General
M5
540i
F10M
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
540i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW B58
S63-B44
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
M5
552 hp
335 hp
540i
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
M5
502 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
M5
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
7.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
M5
7.77 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
540i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
M5
24 mpg
34 mpg
540i
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
439 mi
Range
613 mi
M5
439 mi
613 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).
130.7 kWh
M5
187.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
