Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000 530i 24VvsAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000

530i 24V

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2004
VS

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    442 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
231hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,527mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
410L
442L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,184L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24VAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
25.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V has 11 hp more than AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
1,480 kg
3,263 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 Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V7.5 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V67.1 s

Although BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V has more power, AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
707 km
439 mi
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
729 km
453 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 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 Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.5 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
729 km
453 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24VAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 32 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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