The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 94,700
€ 61,200
€ 94,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 540i.
M5
540i
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
540i
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.98 %
General
M5
540i
E60
Generation
G30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
540i
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW B58
S85-B50
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
M5
500 hp
335 hp
540i
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
M5
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
M5
8.18 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
540i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
36 mpg
M5
16 mpg
36 mpg
540i
10 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
294 mi
Range
650 mi
M5
294 mi
650 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).
123.1 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
