2023 BMW 5 Series G31 LCI 540d xDrive REVIEW on AUTOBAHN

[@AutoTopnl]

Would you go for 540i or 540d?

[@ghostgun99]

540i

[@k4lk0]

Oh man! That was really hard for me to answer for myself. I went for 540i (also touring) and every time I start it up or push on some broad, I'm just bit happier than I was just before it. Btw, this might be my first comment on YT, but I just had to share it on this awesome channel. I've been supporting you guys for years and I always like to watch a new vid! Wish you all the best!

[@FHurburgring]

540i

[@titibobo2000]

I like petrol more so I took the 540i and I'm very happy with it. Still, I'd like to try the 540d (or 530d) to feel the difference. I drove a 520d G30 for a week but that is not the same performance level.

[@arnold_2523]

None because fossil 🦖, BMW should bring in a BMW M3 BEV plaid compatitor.

[@sooofancier]

One of the main advantages of Diesel to it's sister cars was is efficiency. It offered way less emissions and almost for the same performance, and was (still is) significantly less expensive. to maintain.

[@v12-s65]

it pulls better than the 540i

[@fohatadri]

@@v12-s65 no it doesn't :DDD

[@v12-s65]

@@fohatadri send me prove or either way you're just one of those internet rambos 😗 It does according to bmw and auto top nl measuring

[@Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj]

@@fohatadri from factory the stats say the 540d can manage 4.9 compared to the 540i at 5.2. However the B58 in the petrol can be known for performing quicker times than BMW claim

[@vladislavdimitrov4646]

Less emissions? Diesel is more polluting than petrol.

[@bob5B]

Much better looking interior than the current 5 series

[@andras.89]

This LCI 540xd with Luxury line (brown interior, max 19" wheel) would be my dream boat to coast along the highway

[@NotJanine777]

The worlds best all-round car 👍

[@automotivetvchannel]

I'm impressed! This sleek and stylish luxury car packs a punch with its powerful diesel engine and advanced technology features. BMW has done it again with this impressive update to the 5 Series.

[@JC-jw2kw]

The MHT really does make a difference. The 530d MHT LCI zips off the line. It's so impressive.

[@KC-xu4cw]

I drive a G31 520d xdrive built in 2019 and consume around 6-6.5 liters/100km in a combination of city and country with a moderate driving style. If you drive the 540d quite quickly, a consumption of 7 liters is not possible. You can do that if you drive lamely through town and country. For the horsepower and twin turbo and higher boost pressure than the 530d, I find consumption between 7.5-9 liters acceptable. The BMW 5 Touring LCI is currently one of the most beautiful station wagons in the world. Mercedes had this trophy years before with the CLS Shooting Brake;-)

[@shultzgr555]

Sir, is possible. I have a pre Lci model, on german highway spends 7.7l. Can do 1000km by 1 tank and u can push it 200+.

[@GeoffreyJUBAULTPHD]

7 liters by 100 Kms with such power... AMAZING indeed. I don't get why people hate so much diesel cars either. The pollution/environnement argue is completely horseshit.

[@tobiassander3995]

Yes, it is pure ideology. Basically these Diesels are so efficient and clean, they solve any environmental concern. But the green movement feeds on problems, not solutions, hence they had to attack the Diesel.

[@Bene31]

It's the perfect car - looking good from the outside, still a lot of buttons in the interior, no big ugly touchscreen like in the new 5 or 3 series and a Touring, so a lot of space. If I had the money, I'd order this model before it is replaced by the new 5 series and drive it until it falls apart.

[@SweCars]

diesel will forever dominate the world, really is the best fuel since it can run off pretty much anything. We will always have some replacement that acts as regular diesel but is 100% bio, like hvo100. However I like real diesel most. Sad diesel gets so much hate. They may pollute more but the engines last much longer.

[@brankosotirov9045]

The only thing diesel has to offer is torque. And you CAN'T run it on anything. This is not the 80's you will fck up the car if you start pouring old oil or even crappy diesel in.

[@greengiant1017]

Petrol is superior. Nearly all sports versions of cars run of petrol

[@SweCars]

@@brankosotirov9045 not true, my 90s diesel geländewagen runs on anything i give (not 80's). My BMW 330d from 2014 runs on fuel oil used to heat houses with, no problems ever.

[@callumcurtis15]

@@greengiant1017 Petrol is definitely superior for power but most people don't need loads of power and would prefer low running costs .

[@kxvxn01]

Yeah, fuck the climate. Untill i am dead the world shall still hold on. So i dont care. Enjoy life with good cars. I have a diesel bmw 120d and its great

[@bjrnsigvebotnmark6618]

One of my favorite cars

[@mohamedkader3460]

Now imagine that power and torque in a 3series. The F30 330d is light-ish , rwd and 8spd ZF gear box and is the perfect daily and sports car yet so overlooked . But this car is like the grown up version of mine when I really think about it😂

[@yarrovic]

imagine this beautiful engine in an beautiful e39

[@justsayno1734]

You can also get the G20 LCI as a 330d xDrive.

[@xnomisbradley8819]

or imagine the m340d same power and torque

[@Michu2108]

Now imagine that there is M340D version.

[@an3k]

@@Michu2108 There is a M3 Competition Touring. It's just shy of 375 kW (510 PS) with 650 Nm.😮But I don't like one big part of its exterior and the large, curved single display so I went with the 540i Touring.

[@alexluke84]

Unfortunate that this LCI not available in 550d version...well Alpina D5 S is there 💪

[@pulixpulix2420]

I've had four tourings: e46 320d in 2005, e91 320d in 2008, f11 in 2013 and G31 530xd from 2018. Next, it's going to be sedan vecause of the better dynamics, weight and ... I don't need the extra space anymore. Probably a M340d

[@Anes625]

Diese Farbe ist wunderschön auf einem 5er

[@antoniohinojos3808]

Carbonschwarz bei mir. 🙂 We've got a lot of cloudy days here in DE, too much grey will get me down lol

[@DoctorP131]

Actually one of very few 540d G31 reviews out there!

[@LucaYT._]

Love ur clips!

[@xnomisbradley8819]

try using the paddle shifters to shift before the redline while doing 0-60 diesels don’t have that much power at the top end of the rev limiter

[@maremare9515]

G r e a t m a c h i n e 🖤 ❤️ 💛

[@MrQuashu]

Best engine in this Car. I love 550i bit for everyday usage it's simply consume to much and it's quite annoying with so frequent visits on Petrol stations. As for 540i is also great but for most daily situations 540d is simply faster, of course by numbers 540i is better but numbers are one thing and love second 😉

[@Missacek]

You dont buy M550i for fuel economy. But just out of curiosity, how much did you get?

[@MrQuashu]

@@Missacek in city 25ltrs/100kilometers outside city was able to drop down even to 10ltrs but more realistic is 12-14. Great car, great engine but refilling tank every 250km was very annoying.

[@junajuna7108]

540i gives me 15L/100km city on sports mode and 8L/100km highway on sports mode. I usually drive in sports mode. Eco mode might be better l/100km but I can't be bothered to find out.

[@DaNiel-yy8bd]

@@junajuna7108Comfort mode is a good compromise, for ours (lci) you get 9-10 L/100km which is fine, in sport + its more like 13 , 14 or 15 L/100km

[@junajuna7108]

@@DaNiel-yy8bd possibly, but EcoMode is too subtle. The suspension is less dampened, car is too quiet, steering is just too light, engine is less responsive. I fell asleep driving EcoMode on the highway once so now it's sports or sport plus on long journeys. The compromise on fuel is minimal compared to the joy of driving it.

[@Alupl]

I also like diesel engines especially on longer trips and normal cruise driving over country. I now have a Stinger 3.3 V6 which is great fun but when normal driving over long distances I still miss the low rpm high torque and max range of Mondeo MK4 2.2 TDCI engine which is insane because on paper Stinger has more torque. In reality this V6 engine starts to live (full torque) over 2400 rpm which is fine when you want some fun but not when cruising. Maybe petrol V8 with huge power/torgue would be like a diesel to me but it's much more expensive and in case of BMW not available as G31, only sedan. I'm thinking of getting 540D G31 in future because of this and bigger trunk :)

[@gp2volny]

7:01 So you are in manual mode, gearstick in M/S, right hand not on steering wheel and it changes the gear automatically? Heh WTF, am I missing someting 😯?

[@nemanjavagic447]

when you push it goes to 11 l per km but still not bad I have same engine in 840d

[@etiennebecker7825]

What a Dream car

[@viertelvor697]

Such a nice Car❤

[@RDW4816]

I have a question. On the bottom of the dash u can see a speedsign of how fast u can go on that road but i don't know how to put that on my dash of my 530e Touring. Can someone help me out?

[@sanddeeprudhra5597]

Very good informative video and covered many important points, But I am sorry the head mounted camera spoils the fun! so awkward angle.

[@lyricsmaster6382]

0:20 ”straight six engine” 😂😂

[@felixarvidulfkjellberg6361]

So?

[@pkpk-mu5cp]

Woou Amazing ❤❤❤ is possible buy in uk that model with this engine?

[@wezzla]

Cruising around 180 km/h consumes realistically around 9 l/100/km with my G31 530d. I used to bomb Prague-Munich on a weekly basis. With covid the consulting industry changed to remote work only and now the car is in the mercy of mother nature used basically only for vacations 😭 Great car though.

[@martinberry1040]

Cool review

[@ΑναστάσιοςΤσαγκαλιδής-κ7τ]

I have a g31 540d not as SW i dont know about 0-100 it feels so fast that i dont care so much but i dont have 7lit per 100 km in general . I am more like to 9lit per 100 and rarely use the sport mode and i have done more than 12k of km on it and its prety much on 9 per 100 on every day use with litle bit of a push !

[@SiM2Fast]

Do you mostly drive in the city?

[@ΑναστάσιοςΤσαγκαλιδής-κ7τ]

@@SiM2Fastno most outside but with 160 km more or less…😅😅😅

[@gardengnome3487]

9:13 RIP "Robert" my friend he was the best of all Fly's

[@enricodresel392]

Diesel BMW ♥️♥️

[@owaismaqbool6969]

*Not Me watching with 500$ in my bank account* 👁️👄👁️

[@pkpk-mu5cp]

Sooo amazing car look good fast good for fuel loveit ❤❤❤

[@ychai2812]

Thanks to the great EPA, we don't even have a diesel option anymore.

[@Ratalala]

BMW just won in court and they can keep on making awesome engines like this ! The lithium lies will continue till 2025…

[@Xhgne-rabbitChen]

NICE CAR

[@DaNiel-yy8bd]

Not even watched the vid goofy

[@anischalbi8855]

Can you test drive alpina b3 sedan 2022 Please I want you to try it before I buy it❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@simones8339]

I have the same car but in the 530d rear wheel drive version, even more fun

[@HeltKlartSoeholm]

So not the same car at all

[@B738pilot]

Does the suspension change it's stiffness without adaptive suspension option? I am facing an opportunity to buy the 2022 540d with 20 inch wheels but without adaptive suspension option and I am afraid it will be to stiff as a family car. I drive the A5 on 20 inch wheels and sport suspension and it is quite too stiff...

[@cristianciobanu341]

beautiful

[@alexluke84]

Martijn...you should take the 545e and tune it...for family vehicle

[@kraakjalg]

I was a big diesel engine fan until I stopped driving outside of the city. Egr went to shit around 100k km and 160k Adblue. The next car will be definitely a petrol one.

[@jondigene2233]

I love it, but electric is just so much cheaper in Norway :(

[@VldsBimmerBites]

Does only the 540d touring have a slower 0-100 time than official stats, or is it the case for 540d sedan as well? Thanks.

[@thobar6835]

I'm quite puzzled with that number. Joe Achilles got 5.2 out of 530xd touring.

[@arnold_2523]

WoW finally a exclusive BMW video, these BMW reviews are so rare on autotopnl

[@vladislavdimitrov4646]

You're kidding, right?

[@Indecisive7337]

Like you I too love it!

[@VladimirJovana]

One of the best limos ever produced

[@hanswurst7727]

You can drive this car @ 6-7l/100km if you cruise along with cruise control @ 120-130 kph. If you push it it‘s north of 10l.

[@GreenStorm01]

even less, if you cruise control at 120 kph you are at about 5 liters

[@hanswurst7727]

@@GreenStorm01 in a 540d xdrive really? That’s very good if true..

[@GreenStorm01]

@@hanswurst7727 In a 530d xDrive, which has a turbo less. So.. kinda.

[@advokatnikancelarruzha42]

@@GreenStorm01 530d xDrive LCI actually has biturbo as well :-)

[@GreenStorm01]

@@advokatnikancelarruzha42 No variable turbine geometry single turbo anymore?

[@halukylmaz536]

Very fast car. I love ıt 💙🇹🇷🙋🏻‍♂️

[@AdiiS]

Why would ANYONE hate a disel car, you literally get a fast car and low fuel consumption. Why on earth would anyone hate that. Bensin variants are consuming way more fuel to generate the same or lower performance.

[@solarflare2199]

ECU remap here is MANDATORY !

[@VldsBimmerBites]

Does it downshift automatically, while in manual mode for transmission and in Sport+, when pressing the acceleration all the way (past resistance) or not? Thanks.

[@alexluke84]

7l/100km of fuel for a 2-ton car with Xdrive and automatic gearbox and 340hp 💪💪💪 DIESEL

[@ameisenpopo]

7l/100 km sind nur beim vorrausschauendem fahren möglich. sobald man auf gaspedal tritt sind zwischen 8-12 liter alles möglich

[@janislukstins4247]

5:22 Max at work

[@AutoTopnl]

Good eye!

[@hidman25]

Great 7 l/100 km. With my S6 I only get 11,5 l/100 km autobahn

[@jareknowak8712]

True words about the stupid diesel-hate thing! 👍

[@ugurarslan255]

👍 Very Nice 👍

[@Bavaria525]

Most people dont understand what bmw diesel is. it needs to be experienced to understand. they are sweet

[@davincibz1]

Do you feel it handles better than a sedan?

[@vanlife_unlimited7259]

Nice car! I love DIESEL engines! Most efficient engines in the world!

[@evgenyi3366]

Hi legend

[@JD-eq4dp]

Always wondered why the 540d never came to Britain.

[@georgiarnaudov6589]

I think that the pleasure of driving the G30 is a step back compared to the F10. As you said, with the G30, everything happens very smoothly, which is atypical for BMW. While the handling of the F10 is the same as that of a typical BMW.

[@robbieb3090]

Agreed.the g30s chassis was considerably updated on the older model for far better handling.match that with adaptive suspension and the f10 hasn't a patch on it

[@R19Robbin]

Diesel powaaaaaah

[@maxim473]

New Diesel Cars are the best mostly from Bmw and Mazda

[@Jarek1749]

7 litres with pushing? not really. with normal driving for sure anything between 6-8 is achievable. the consumption can be suprisingly low. but with some pushing… well, computer says: 14 avg since last refuel😅

[@michaelhannah5376]

It was never available in the UK much to my annoyance.

[@MrKnucklez1000]

How much bigger is this compared to the 3 series estate?

[@Kleineaapje]

not that much bigger but if you have a family, go for a 5 series. The interior feels more spacier than a 3 series

[@daviddenley3512]

Oh Men! Always comparing size!

[@antoniohinojos3808]

Have you not seen these in person mate? They're huge lol

[@cyf1434568100]

wait, BMW actually made a 5 series touring ?!

[@cianmurphy52]

Have done for a very long time? Maybe not all markets get them

[@darius2640]

I feel like the F series BMWs with their N code engines really put off diesel fans off BMW these engines were trash breaking down all the time and requiring full rebuild of used engine for 3000 eur plus labor swapping it

[@captainwin6333]

There'll come a tipping point when there's not enough ICE cars on the road to sustain a network of fuel stations. The ICE engine will then die out.

[@bleppebleppsson1169]

BMW diesel's are awesome! Zee germans knows their diesel's...

[@jesryl1145]

5.2 seconds in a diesel? That is quick!

[@Fabulous993]

Saw other tests and they did 4,4 sec to 100 with this 540d lci. Seems this car has an issue.

[@callumcurtis15]

I was thinking the same, even when he went for top speed my 335d seems a bit more aggressive with the acceleration and I have done a 4.8 0-100kph .

[@shingnosis]

This car with a straight six diesel is a German masterpiece. The new G60 is 🤮

[@jareknowak8712]

Next 5-series wont be so nice looking anymore :(

[@mateoos9998]

😍😍😍😍

[@savke3268]

my stopwatch said 4.86.. :D :D :D

[@HenkKroonenburg]

Actually it is 351 hp and 725Nm!

[@Wulf573]

We need M5T

[@wikki11]

We all know who hate diesel engines...the same mofos that want us to go by train and bus

[@exostriker3315]

It had not 320 as you say, it had 313, now it has 340

[@LX_loxy_]

Hi

[@martinoonofrio6007]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@АндрейНикнейм-ц9о]

Даже на бвм лгбт наклеили, позор для Германии

[@Missacek]

My 313hp 650nm 10 years old Audi A6 diesel does the same 0-100. Quite disappointing

[@junajuna7108]

Your 10yr old Audi might do the same economy but not in the same ambience as a new BMW. I have a diesel that does better economy but it vibrates and is much louder. The BMW does it stylishly for a bigger, heavier and comfortable car

[@gyggit]

ZEEKR

[@brahimdlensi8801]

the first

[@antoniohinojos3808]

Sike

[@user-vf8su4kq3d]

Front looks like a skoda somehow 🤣😢

[@kenanmugabi3306]

Who is max?

[@antoniohinojos3808]

Max who?

[@WernerRachtman]

I heard hybrid, adios.

[@rsamd]

BMW - Bring Mich Werkstatt.

[@antoniohinojos3808]

Bringen mein Werkzeug.

[@waldemarkrawczewski3858]

😮 7,40 Znaki STOP 🛑już nie obowiązują... ? 👎👎👎👎

[@НиколаГаганелов]

you speak very biasedly about BMW

[@onetwotwomm]

it's a f** hybrid

[@Magik_Koldovstvo]

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