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BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 535i V8vsNissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6

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

Nissan Cedric (Y34)

3.0i V6

240 hp2987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2001

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6

  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 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
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
Power
245hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
345Nm254lb-ft
309Nm228lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg 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
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km369mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance-
150mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

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 V8Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6: 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V66,400 rpm3,600 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
27.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
156 km/h
97 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
240 hp
179 kW

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8 has 5 hp more than Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6 and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: 5 hp (4 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
309 Nm
228 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
1,600 kg
3,527 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
235 km/h
146 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V67.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8 and Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6: 0.6 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
702 km
436 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
240 hp
179 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.5 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
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
593 km
369 mi
702 km
436 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 V8Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 36 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 109 km (67 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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