Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8vsBMW 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 (E34)

540i V8

286 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1995
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

530i

255 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

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
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
286hp213kW
255hp190kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,833kg4,041lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
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
14.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,656mm65in
Ground clearance-
155mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
60L

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 Sedan (G60) 530iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i: 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 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 (E34)540i V8BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
24.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
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
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
164 km/h
102 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 Sedan (G60)530i
255 hp
190 kW

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 has 31 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i and BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: 31 hp (23 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 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 (E34)540i V8
1,605 kg
3,538 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 (E34)540i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (E34)540i V86.3 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i6.2 s

Although BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 has more power, BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i and BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: 0.1 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 Sedan (G60)530i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i and BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: 3.8 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 (E34)540i V8
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 Sedan (G60)530i
789 km
491 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 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 (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 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

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 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 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 Sedan (G60)530i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.2 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 (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 Sedan (G60)530i
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,833 kg
4,041 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
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
702 km
436 mi
789 km
491 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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.

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 Sedan (G60) 530i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Is 228 kg lighter
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 88 km (55 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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