The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 94,700
€ 58,300
€ 94,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the M5 is 0.6 inches longer.
M5
540i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
191.1
113.7
190.6
191.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
540i
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.48 %
General
M5
540i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
540i
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW N62
S85-B50
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
M5
500 hp
302 hp
540i
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
M5
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
540i
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8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
M5
8.18 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
540i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
24 mpg
M5
16 mpg
24 mpg
540i
10 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
294 mi
Range
449 mi
M5
294 mi
449 mi
540i
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).
183.8 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
