Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1995
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

540i

375 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Most powerful
    375 hp
    280 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540i
Power
286hp213kW
375hp280kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,982kg4,370lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,435kg5,368lb
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
65.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
37.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,998cc183cu 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) 540iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i: 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)540i5,200-6,250 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
17.8 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
2.8 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
179 km/h
111 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)540i
375 hp
280 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i has 89 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 Sedan (G60) 540i: 89 hp (66 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)540i
540 Nm
398 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)540i
1,982 kg
4,370 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)540i
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 V86.8 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540i4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i and BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: 2.1 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)540i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i and BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: 3.0 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)540i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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)540i
714 km
444 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
6.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540i
375 hp
280 kW
4.7 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/h6.8 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)540i
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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/h6.8 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)540i
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i 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
6.8 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540i
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.7 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)540i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
375 hp
280 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
4.7 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
1,982 kg
4,370 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
714 km
444 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
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 (E34) 540i V8BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8

  • Is 377 kg lighter
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 540i

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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