Among the 32 grand tourers 2016–2020, the 540d xDrive ranks 18th of 32 in 0–100 km/h (4.9 s, behind the BMW M5 Competition), 13th of 32 in Top speed (250 km/h, behind the BMW 540d xDrive), 29th of 32 in Power-to-weight (173 hp/t, behind the BMW M5 Competition).
BMW 540d xDrive
320 hp, 4,9 s 0-100 : among the 32 grand tourers 2016–2020, the 540d xDrive ranks 18th of 32 in 0–100 km/h, 13th of 32 in Top speed, 29th of 32 in Power-to-weight. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
Power
320hp
680 Nm
0 → 100 km/h
4.9s
VMax 250 km/h
Cons.
6.2L
/100 km
Tank
66L
Full specifications
Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.
Powertrain
- Architecture
- 6 cyl.
- Displacement
- 2,993 cm³
- Power
- 320 hp
- Couple
- 680 Nm
- Gearbox
- Convertisseur de couple 8 rapports Automatique
- Transmission
- Integrale (AWD)
Consumption
- Cons. WLTP
- 6.2 L/100 km
- Tank
- 66 L
Performance
- 0 → 100 km/h
- 4,9 s
- VMax
- 250 km/h
Dimensions and environment
- Length
- 4,942 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,975 mm
- Width
- 1,868 mm
- Height
- 1,498 mm
- Boot
- 570 L
- Kerb weight
- 1,845 kg
- Cd
- 0.29
- CO₂ WLTP
- 164 g/km
Caralogy Methodology
Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.
See full methodologyManufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance
Among the 32 grand tourers, the 540d xDrive ranks (mid-table) in acceleration. Caralogy simulates its real-world performance: motorway simulation, performance simulation and consumption simulation.
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Acceleration: 4.9 s 0-100 (18th of 32 in 0–100 km/h)
In pure acceleration, the 540d xDrive ranks 18th of 32 in 0–100 km/h, 1.6 s off the reference BMW M5 Competition (3.3 s).
Top speed: 250 km/h (13th of 32 in Top speed)
Top speed of 250 km/h. The segment reference reaches 250 km/h.
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulatorLong-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a tripChronos & accélération
0-100, 0-200, courbe de vitesse, positionnement segment.
Voir la performanceWhere the 540d xDrive stands against grand tourers
Comparison across 32 grand tourers marketed between 2016–2020.
0–100 km/h18e / 32
4,9 s
Min 5,4 s · BMW 640i Gran TurismoMax 3,3 s · BMW M5 Competition
Top speed13e / 32
250 km/h
Min 250 km/h · BMW 640d xDrive Gran TurismoMax 250 km/h · BMW 540d xDrive
Power-to-weight29e / 32
173 hp/t
Min 165 hp/t · BMW 640d xDrive Gran TurismoMax 335 hp/t · BMW M5 Competition
Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)
DieselAudi A6 Avant TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW299 hp · 5.3 sDieselAudi A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW299 hp · 5.2 sDieselAudi A6 50 TDI quattro286 hp · 5.7 sDieselAudi A6 Avant204 hp · 7.0 s
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BMW 540d xDrive: what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
The BMW M5 Competition leads in 0–100 km/h (3.3 s vs 4.9 s). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 540d xDrive vs BMW M5 Competition duel for a detailed comparison.
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.