BMW 840d xDrive vs BMW M5 — full comparison

BMW 840d xDrive

Coupe · Diesel · AWD

BMW M5

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

BMW 840d xDrive

The BMW 840d xDrive is a luxury AWD diesel coupe that blends strong torque and efficient cruising for confident long-distance driving. It adds 4-seat practicality and a 420-liter trunk, but sits at a premium price point.

4 seatsCoupeDiesel5-star safety6 L/100kmAWD

Car B

BMW M5

Blisteringly quick yet comfortable, the BMW M5 mixes supercar pace with saloon practicality for premium comfort and road trips. High price and thirst make it less compelling for city or budget-focused use.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety600 hp

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Usage fit

Family 37 / 62

City 21 / 18

Budget / value 20 / 22

Road trip 59 / 63

Performance 46 / 44

Cargo 20 / 29

Practical 22 / 36

Premium 70 / 77

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 840d xDrive · Orange = BMW M5

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 840d xDrive BMW M5

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Pros & cons

BMW 840d xDrive

Strong, effortless performance from 320 hp and 680 Nm with 0–100 km/h in 5.2 s
AWD traction for confident driving in varied weather
Efficient for its class at 6 L/100 km, ideal for road trips
Practical for a coupe with four seats and a 420-liter trunk
High purchase price at 98,000 places it in the premium tier
Coupe layout is less convenient for families and rear-seat access
Diesel powertrain may not suit buyers preferring petrol or hybrid
420-liter cargo space won’t satisfy cargo-heavy use

BMW M5

Supercar-quick 0–100 km/h in 3.4 s with 600 hp and 750 Nm.
Saloon practicality: 5 seats and a 530 L boot support road trips and family duties.
Luxury-focused character aligns with premium comfort needs.
High-speed cruising confidence with a 250 km/h top speed.
High combined fuel consumption of 12.5 limits efficiency.
Price of 104000 puts it at the expensive end of the segment.
Gasoline-only powertrain offers no electrified option for lower running costs.
Less suited to stop‑start city use than to open-road driving.

Verdict

Pick BMW 840d xDrive if…

Best fuel economy

BMW 840d xDrive uses 6.0 L/100km vs 12.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick BMW M5 if…

More power

BMW M5 puts out 600 hp vs 320 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW 840d xDrive

BMW M5

Verdict

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