Comparison
5 Series 540i xDrive vs 5 Series i5 eDrive40 (Black Sapphire Metallic)
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| Specification |  BMW · 2026 5 Series 540i xDrive Remove | BMW · 2026 5 Series i5 eDrive40 Black Sapphire Metallic Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series | 5 Series |
| Variant / Trim | 540i xDrive | i5 eDrive40 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Vehicle class | Sedan | Sedan |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Powertrain | ICE | BEV |
| Segment | E | E |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Country of origin | Germany | Germany |
| Availability | On sale | On sale |
| Colors | ||
| Exterior colors | Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Brooklyn Grey Metallic, Frozen Deep Grey Metallic, Tanzanite Blue Metallic | Black Sapphire Metallic |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Engine type | B58 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | — |
| Displacement | 2,998 cc | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Aspiration | Turbo | — |
| Fuel type | Petrol | — |
| Max power | 381 hp▲ best | 340 hp |
| Max torque | 550 Nm▲ best | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic Sport | Single-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s▲ best | 6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h▲ best | 193 km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 8.3 L/100km | — |
| Energy consumption | — | 16.6 kWh/100km |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery capacity (usable) | — | 81.2 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | — | NMC |
| Range (WLTP) | — | 582 km |
| AC charging power | — | 11 kW |
| DC fast-charge power | — | 205 kW |
| DC charge time 10–80% | — | 30 min |
| Charging port | — | CCS2 |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | — | — |
| Heat pump | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,965 kg | 2,135 kg |
| Boot capacity | 520 L | 520 L |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | — |
| Chassis, Wheels & Brakes | ||
| Front suspension | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Wheel size | 19 in | 19 in |
| Tyre size | 225/55 R18 | 225/55 R18 |
| Interior & Comfort | ||
| Upholstery | Leather | Synthetic leather |
| Climate control | 4-zone automatic climate control | 4-zone automatic climate control |
| Panoramic roof | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | ||
| Central screen | 14.9 in | 14.9 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless |
| Speakers | 12 | 12 |
| Safety & ADAS | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| ADAS level | L2+ | L2+ |
| Adaptive cruise control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 360° camera | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking sensors | Front & rear | Front & rear |
| ISOFIX points | 2 | 2 |
| Tyre-pressure monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty & Ownership | ||
| Vehicle warranty (years) | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Vehicle warranty (distance) | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Battery warranty (years) | — | 8 yr |