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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000 530i 24VvsBMW 5 Series (E28) 535i

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

BMW 5 Series (E28)

535i

218 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1987

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

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
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VBMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
231hp172kW
218hp163kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,620mm182in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,700mm67in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,527mm60in
1,470mm58in
Ground clearance-
152mm6in
Trunk volume
410L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
-
Doors
5
4
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 24VBMW 5 Series (E28) 535iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i: 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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VBMW5 Series (E28)535i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
162 km/h
101 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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V has 13 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: 13 hp (10 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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
310 Nm
229 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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
1,370 kg
3,020 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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
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 Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V7.5 s
BMW5 Series (E28)535i7.2 s

Although BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V has more power, BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: 0.3 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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: 0.6 L/100 km.

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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
753 km
468 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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
218 hp
163 kW
7.2 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 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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i 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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.2 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
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VBMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 24VBMW 5 Series (E28) 535i
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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