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BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8vsVolvo S70 2.3 T5

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

Volvo S70

2.3 T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    345 Nm
    254 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    470 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)535i V8VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
245hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
345Nm254lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
460L
470L
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) 535i V8Volvo S70 2.3 T5PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V85,800 rpm3,800 rpm6,050 rpm
VolvoS702.3 T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)535i V8VolvoS702.3 T5
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
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 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
163 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
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW

BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 has 5 hp more than Volvo S70 2.3 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 T5 and BMW 5 Series (E39) 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)535i V8
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
VolvoS702.3 T5
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)535i V8
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
VolvoS702.3 T5
1,460 kg
3,219 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
VolvoS702.3 T5
245 km/h
152 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
VolvoS702.3 T57.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 and Volvo S70 2.3 T5: 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
VolvoS702.3 T5
164 hp/t
123 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)535i V8
245 hp
183 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 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
VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)535i V8VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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