Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8vsHSV Caprice 5.7 215i

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

HSV Caprice

5.7 215i

292 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • 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 overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i

  • Most powerful
    292 hp
    218 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
286hp213kW
292hp218kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,632kg3,598lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
65.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.3s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,989mm196in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,826mm111in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,491mm59in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,491mm59in
Trunk volume
460L
443L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
83L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8HSV Caprice 5.7 215iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E34)540i V85,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
HSVCaprice5.7 215i4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
292 hp
218 kW

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i has 6 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 and HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: 6 hp (4 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
475 Nm
350 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
1,632 kg
3,598 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
249 km/h
155 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i6.9 s

Although HSV Caprice 5.7 215i has more power, BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 and HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 and HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: 2.1 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
615 km
382 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
292 hp
218 kW
6.9 s
249 km/h
155 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,989 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 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
6.8 s
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
6.9 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,632 kg
3,598 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,989 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
702 km
436 mi
615 km
382 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 (E34) 540i V8HSV Caprice 5.7 215i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8

  • Is 27 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 17 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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