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BMW 5 Series (E12) · Facelift 1976 M535ivsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i

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

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BMW 5 Series (E12) · Facelift 1976

M535i

218 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1980-1981
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

530i

255 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535iBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
218hp163kW
255hp190kW
Torque
305Nm225lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,833kg4,041lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,453cc211cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,618mm182in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,689mm66in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,455mm57in
1,656mm65in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
155mm6in
Trunk volume
620L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535iBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i5,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i4,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535iBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
24.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
218 hp
163 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
255 hp
190 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i has 37 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 (G60) 530i: 37 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
1,833 kg
4,041 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 (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
229 km/h
142 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i7.2 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i and BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i: 1.0 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 (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
218 hp
163 kW
7.2 s
229 km/h
142 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
255 hp
190 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (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
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535iBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,833 kg
4,041 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
-
789 km
491 mi
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i

  • Is 443 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 95 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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