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BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 535i V8vsVolvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

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

Volvo S60

2.3 T5 20V

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2000-2005

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
  • Highest torque
    345 Nm
    254 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lightest
    1,537 kg
    3,389 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Power
245hp183kW
250hp186kW
Torque
345Nm254lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,537kg3,389lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,010kg4,431lb
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
70.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km369mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,576mm180in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
424L
Max trunk volume-
1,034L
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 (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20VPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: 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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V5,200 rpm2,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
21.9 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
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
102 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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
250 hp
186 kW

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V 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 Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: 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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
330 Nm
243 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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
1,537 kg
3,389 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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V7.1 s

Although Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V has more power, BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8 and Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: 0.2 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 (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
250 hp
186 kW
7.1 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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Power
245 hp
183 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 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
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
593 km
369 mi
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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 (E39) Facelift 2000 535i V8

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 73 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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