BMW 530i xDrive vs BMW 540i xDrive
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 BMW 540i xDrive
Overview
| Spec | BMW 530i xDrive530i xDrive | BMW 540i xDrive540i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 530i xDrive | 540i xDrive |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 530i xDrive530i xDrive | BMW 540i xDrive540i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62,800 (best) | $67,700 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 530i xDrive530i xDrive | BMW 540i xDrive540i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| City MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 35 MPG (best) | 32 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 530i xDrive530i xDrive | BMW 540i xDrive540i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 375 hp (best) |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 530i xDrive530i xDrive | BMW 540i xDrive540i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 18.4 cu ft | 18.4 cu ft |
| Payload | 990 lbs | 999 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,158 lbs (best) | 4,370 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 117.9 in |
| Length | 199.2 in | 199.2 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 59.6 in | 59.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 530i xDrive530i xDrive | BMW 540i xDrive540i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 530i xDrive | BMW 540i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 530i xDrive $62,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 540i xDrive $67,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |