Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530dvsBMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8

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

New comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

530d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW 5 Series (E39)

535i V8

245 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dBMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
Power
265hp198kW
245hp183kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
345Nm254lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,150kg4,740lb
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
62.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,158km719mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,775mm188in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,526mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
570L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
-

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 Touring (G31) 530dBMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V85,800 rpm3,800 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dBMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
265 hp
198 kW
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d has 20 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
345 Nm
254 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
1,610 kg
3,549 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 Touring (G31)530d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
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 Touring (G31)530d5.6 s
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V86.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d and BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8: 1.3 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 Touring (G31)530d
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
245 hp
183 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 Touring (G31)530d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW5 Series (E39)535i 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dBMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
Power
265 hp
198 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 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
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,158 km
719 mi
-
CO2 score
149 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 Touring (G31) 530d
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 275 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d
BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

530d
540d
VS
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dvsBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
535i V8
535i V8
VS
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8vsBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000535i V8
530d
535i
VS
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dvsBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
535i V8
540i V8
VS
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8vsBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8
530d
535d
VS
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dvsBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
535i V8
540i
VS
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8vsBMW5 Series (E60)540i
530d
540i V8
VS
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dvsBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
535i V8
540i V8
VS
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8vsBMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8
535i V8
530i
VS
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8vsBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
530d
540i
VS
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dvsBMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
535i V8
M535i
VS
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8vsBMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i
535i V8
M535i
VS
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8vsBMW5 Series (E28)M535i
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d vs BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 - car comparison - FastVsFaster