Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8vsNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

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

Nissan Cedric (Y33)

3.0T V6

270 hp2987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1995-1997

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    702 km
    436 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
286hp213kW
270hp201kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
368Nm271lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
65.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
-
Width
1,751mm69in
-
Height
1,412mm56in
-
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
-
Front track
1,470mm58in
-
Rear track
1,495mm59in
-
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E34)540i V85,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
25.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 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
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
159 km/h
99 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
270 hp
201 kW

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 has 16 hp more than Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 and BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: 16 hp (12 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
368 Nm
271 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
1,570 kg
3,461 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
236 km/h
147 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 and Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: 0.2 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 and Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: 1.5 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
620 km
385 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
270 hp
201 kW
7.0 s
236 km/h
147 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
7.0 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
368 Nm
271 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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-
Length-
Height-
Range score
702 km
436 mi
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 V8Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

  • Is 35 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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