2024 BMW 5 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.4s
- 540i xDrive AWD, 375 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 34% of 80 sedans (2024).
- Horsepower: top 47% of 80 sedans (2024).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 375 hp | 398 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $64,900 |
| 530i xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,158 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 5.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $60,200 |
| 530i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $57,900 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 2 | 255 hp | 530i RWD | $57,900 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 1 | 375 hp | 540i xDrive AWD | $64,900 | +$7,000 | $1,371 | +$91 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 3 | 530i RWD | $57,900 | 4.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 530i RWD: 255 hp, 30 mpg, $57,900. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Core Dark Theme AWD | 455 hp | 31 mpg | $51,950 | 4.3 s |
5 Series by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 BMW 5 Series: 0.7 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2024 BMW 5 Series | 2024 Audi A6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 540i xDrive AWD | 55 TFSI Prestige AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.4 s | 5.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 335 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,266 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 157 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 12.7 |
| MSRP | $64,900 | $62,600 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree