The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 94,700
€ 66,800
€ 94,700
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 M5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 540d.
M5
540d
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
113.7
191.1
117.1
194.3
191.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
540d
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.34 %
General
M5
540d
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
540d
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW B57
S85-B50
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
M5
500 hp
316 hp
540d
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
540d
Performance
M5
540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
540d
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8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
M5
8.18 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
540d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
42 mpg
M5
16 mpg
42 mpg
540d
10 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
294 mi
Range
733 mi
M5
294 mi
733 mi
540d
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
115.2 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
540d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
M5
540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
