Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8vsBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

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

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BMW 5 Series (E34)

540i V8

286 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1995
VS

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)

550i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2010-2012

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    702 km
    436 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
286hp213kW
407hp304kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,730kg6,019lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
593km369mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,998mm197in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,901mm75in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,559mm61in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions-
275g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E34)540i V85,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E34)540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
407 hp
304 kW

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has 121 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 121 hp (90 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E34)540i V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E34)540i V8
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
2,130 kg
4,696 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 (E34)540i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E34)540i V86.3 s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i and BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: 0.9 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 (E34)540i V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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 (E34)540i V8
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E34)540i V8
702 km
436 mi
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
593 km
369 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E34)540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
407 hp
304 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (E34)540i V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,998 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,559 mm
61.4 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 (E34)540i V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i 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 (E34)540i V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
5.4 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 (E34)540i V8
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
2,130 kg
4,696 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,998 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,559 mm
61.4 in
Range score
702 km
436 mi
593 km
369 mi
CO2 score
-
275 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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.

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 (E34) 540i V8BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8

  • Is 525 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 109 km (67 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Has 121 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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