The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 119,900
€ 58,300
€ 119,900
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
The M5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the 540i.
M5
540i
58
74.9
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
74.9 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
117.4
195.5
113.7
190.6
195.5 in
Length
190.6 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
540i
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.57 %
General
M5
540i
F90
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
M5
592 hp
302 hp
540i
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
M5
553 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
M5
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
7.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
M5
7.22 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
540i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
M5
22 mpg
24 mpg
540i
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
449 mi
M5
395 mi
449 mi
540i
Environmental Impact
202.8 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
202.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
540i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
404 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















