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BMW 5 Series (E60) 540ivsBMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 535i V8

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

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BMW 5 Series (E60)

540i

306 hp4000 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000

535i V8

245 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2003

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
Power
306hp228kW
245hp183kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
345Nm254lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,150kg4,740lb
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
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
593km369mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,000cc244cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,775mm188in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume-
460L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540iBMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6,300 rpm3,500 rpm6,550 rpm
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V85,800 rpm3,800 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
21.3 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i has 61 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8 and BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
345 Nm
254 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
1,610 kg
3,549 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 (E60)540i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
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 (E60)540i6.2 s
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V86.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
245 hp
183 kW
6.9 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 (E60)540i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
-
593 km
369 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

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 (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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