Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8vsHolden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS

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

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BMW 5 Series (E39)

535i V8

245 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000
VS

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.0 i V8 SS

243 hp4981 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series (E39) 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)535i V8HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
245hp183kW
243hp181kW
Torque
345Nm254lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,981cc304cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,885mm192in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,790mm110in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8: Power / Torque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V85,800 rpm3,800 rpm6,050 rpm
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)535i V8HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
23.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
14.9 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)535i V8
245 hp
183 kW
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW

BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 has 2 hp more than Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS and BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
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)535i V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)535i V86.9 s
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: 0.1 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)535i V8
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
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 (E39)535i V8
245 hp
183 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,885 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)535i V8HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
245 hp
183 kW
243 hp
181 kW
Torque
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
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
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,885 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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