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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8vsBMW 5 Series (E12) · Facelift 1976 M535i

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

550i V8

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series (E12) · Facelift 1976

M535i

218 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1980-1981

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
Power
407hp304kW
218hp163kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
49.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,899mm193in
4,618mm182in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,689mm66in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,455mm57in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
620L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
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CO2 emissions
243g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V85,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i5,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
27.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
407 hp
304 kW
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 has 189 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8: 189 hp (141 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
305 Nm
225 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
1,390 kg
3,064 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V85.0 s
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 and BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i: 2.2 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
407 hp
304 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
218 hp
163 kW
7.2 s
229 km/h
142 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,618 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,618 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
673 km
418 mi
-
CO2 score
243 g/km
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 Sedan (F10) 550i V8
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8

  • Has 189 hp more
  • Has 295 Nm more
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 66 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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