Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540ivsAcura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series (E60)

540i

306 hp4000 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

Acura RL II

3.5 i V6 24V

294 hp3471 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)540iAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
306hp228kW
294hp219kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
347Nm256lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,000cc244cu in
3,471cc212cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume-
450L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540iAcura RL II 3.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: Power / Torque
  • Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6,300 rpm3,500 rpm6,550 rpm
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)540iAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
30.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
294 hp
219 kW

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i has 12 hp more than Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V and BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
347 Nm
256 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6.2 s
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i and Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
294 hp
219 kW
6.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)540iAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
306 hp
228 kW
294 hp
219 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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