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BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 535i V8vsSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero

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

Saab 9-5

2.3 T 16V Aero

250 hp2290 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2001

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero

  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Power
245hp183kW
250hp186kW
Torque
345Nm254lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km369mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,290cc140cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V AeroPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero: 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero5,300 rpm1,900 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 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
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
166 km/h
103 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
250 hp
186 kW

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero has 5 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 Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero: 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
350 Nm
258 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
1,540 kg
3,395 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
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 (E39)Facelift 2000535i V86.9 s
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero6.9 s

Although Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero has more power, BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: 2.0 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
714 km
444 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
250 hp
186 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 (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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Power
250 hp
186 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.9 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Power
245 hp
183 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
593 km
369 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 V8Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 121 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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