Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 540i V8vsAcura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

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

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BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000

540i V8

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004
VS

Acura TL III (UA6/7)

3.2 i V6 24V

273 hp3210 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
286hp213kW
273hp204kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
323Nm238lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,808mm189in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
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Trunk volume
460L
454L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V85,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 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 (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
273 hp
204 kW

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 has 13 hp more than Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
323 Nm
238 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 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 (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V86.2 s
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6.0 s

Although BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 has more power, Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: 0.2 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 (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
273 hp
204 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Power
286 hp
213 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
286 hp
213 kW
273 hp
204 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 117 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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