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BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 535i V8vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

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 Touring (G31)

525d

231 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
345Nm254lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km369mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
570L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
134g/km

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 Touring (G31) 525dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d: 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 Touring (G31)525d4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 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 Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8 has 14 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: 14 hp (10 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 Touring (G31)525d
500 Nm
369 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 Touring (G31)525d
1,705 kg
3,759 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 Touring (G31)525d
245 km/h
152 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 Touring (G31)525d6.8 s

Although BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8 has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: 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 (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: 6.7 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 Touring (G31)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 Touring (G31)525d
1,294 km
804 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 Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 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 Touring (G31)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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 Touring (G31)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 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 Touring (G31)525d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.8 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 Touring (G31)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
593 km
369 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
-
134 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 Touring (G31) 525d
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Has 155 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 701 km (436 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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