G30 · GENERATION 2020 · GRAND TOURER
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540i xDrive

333 hp, 4,9 s 0-100 : among the 35 grand tourers 2018–2022, the 540i xDrive ranks 21th of 35 in 0–100 km/h, 16th of 35 in Top speed, 25th of 35 in Power-to-weight, behind the only Bmw M5 CS. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.

Energy cost · estimate2,06015,000 km · UK mix · home 0,21 £/kWhConsommation →

Power

333hp

450 Nm

0 → 100 km/h

4.9s

VMax 250 km/h

Cons.

6.8L

/100 km

Tank

68L

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Technical identity card

Full specifications BMW 540i xDrive

Manufacturer data and values calibrated by the Caralogy simulation engine.

Powertrain

ArchitectureUnknown · 6 cyl.
Displacement2,998 cm\u00b3
Power333 hp
Couple450 Nm
GearboxTorque Converter 8 rapports Automatic
TransmissionAWD

Consumption

Cons. WLTP6,8 L/100km
Tank68 L

Performance

0 → 100 km/h4,9 s
VMax250 km/h

Dimensions and environment

Length4,963 mm
Wheelbase2,975 mm
Width1,868 mm
Height1,479 mm
Boot530 L
Kerb weight1,745 kg
Cd0.24
CO₂ WLTP156 g/km

Caralogy Methodology

Motorway and performance values calibrated by the Caralogy physics simulation engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves).

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Manufacturer data · motorway values calibrated by the Caralogy engine

Among the 35 grand tourers, the 540i xDrive ranks (mid-table) in acceleration. Caralogy simulates its real-world performance: motorway simulation, performance simulation and consumption simulation.

Caralogy Analysis · tailored to this vehicle

Acceleration: 4.9 s 0-100 (21th of 35 in 0–100 km/h)

In pure acceleration, the 540i xDrive ranks 21th of 35 in 0–100 km/h, 1.9 s off the reference Bmw M5 CS (3.0 s).

Top speed: 250 km/h (16th of 35 in Top speed)

Top speed of 250 km/h. The segment reference reaches 305 km/h.

Segment positioning

Where the 540i xDrive stands against grand tourers

Comparison across 35 grand tourers marketed between 2018–2022.

0–100 km/h

21eout of 35

4,9 s
Min5,4 s · Bmw 640i Gran Turismo
Max3,0 s · Bmw M5 CS

Top speed

16eout of 35

250 km/h
Min250 km/h · Bmw M550i xDrive
Max305 km/h · Bmw M5 CS

Power-to-weight

25eout of 35

191 hp/t
Min165 hp/t · Bmw 640d xDrive Gran Turismo
Max348 hp/t · Bmw M5 CS

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Frequently asked questions

BMW 540i xDrive: 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 540i xDrive rank in its segment?#

Among the 35 grand tourers 2018–2022, the 540i xDrive ranks 21th of 35 in 0–100 km/h (4.9 s, behind the Bmw M5 CS), 16th of 35 in Top speed (250 km/h, behind the Bmw M5 CS), 25th of 35 in Power-to-weight (191 hp/t, behind the Bmw M5 CS).

How much does the 540i xDrive 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 CS instead?#

The Bmw M5 CS leads in 0–100 km/h (3.0 s vs 4.9 s). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 540i xDrive vs Bmw M5 CS 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.