BMW 540d xDrive Touring

Dieselgrand tourerGENERATION G30, 2018

320 hp, 4,9 s 0-100 : among the 32 grand tourers 2016–2020, the 540d xDrive Touring ranks 19th of 32 in 0–100 km/h, 14th of 32 in Top speed, 30th of 32 in Power-to-weight. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.

Power
320 hp
680 Nm
0 → 100 km/h
4.9 s
VMax 250 km/h
Cons.
6.0 L
/100 km
Tank
66 L

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
6.0 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
159 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.

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Manufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance

Among the 32 grand tourers, the 540d xDrive Touring 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 (19th of 32 in 0–100 km/h)

In pure acceleration, the 540d xDrive Touring ranks 19th of 32 in 0–100 km/h, 1.6 s off the reference BMW M5 Competition (3.3 s).

Top speed: 250 km/h (14th of 32 in Top speed)

Top speed of 250 km/h. The segment reference reaches 250 km/h.

Where the 540d xDrive Touring stands against grand tourers

Comparison across 32 grand tourers marketed between 2016–2020.
0–100 km/h19e / 32
4,9 s
Min 5,4 s · BMW 640i Gran TurismoMax 3,3 s · BMW M5 Competition
Top speed14e / 32
250 km/h
Min 250 km/h · BMW 640d xDrive Gran TurismoMax 250 km/h · BMW 540d xDrive
Power-to-weight30e / 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)

Cross-energy alternatives

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BMW 540d xDrive Touring: what you need to know

Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.

Where does the 540d xDrive Touring rank in its segment?

Among the 32 grand tourers 2016–2020, the 540d xDrive Touring ranks 19th of 32 in 0–100 km/h (4.9 s, behind the BMW M5 Competition), 14th of 32 in Top speed (250 km/h, behind the BMW 540d xDrive), 30th of 32 in Power-to-weight (173 hp/t, behind the BMW M5 Competition).

How much does the 540d xDrive Touring cost to run?

Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.

Why not a BMW M5 Competition instead?

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 Touring vs BMW M5 Competition duel for a detailed comparison.

How does Caralogy calculate its figures?

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.