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BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 535i V8vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

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

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BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000

535i V8

245 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2003
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520i

190 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    345 Nm
    254 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

  • 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 (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Power
245hp183kW
190hp142kW
Torque
345Nm254lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km369mi
Calculated
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,597cc97cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,669mm66in
Ground clearance-
154mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V85,800 rpm3,800 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i4,400-6,500 rpm2,200-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
28.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
245 hp
183 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8 has 55 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
1,680 kg
3,704 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 (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V86.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8 and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i: 1.0 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 (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
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) 520i and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: 4.2 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 (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
593 km
369 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
789 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
245 hp
183 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (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
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (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
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i 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 (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.9 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 (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 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
593 km
369 mi
789 km
491 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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 (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520i

  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 196 km (122 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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