BMW 5 Series (E39)
540i V8
286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000
Car comparison
BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8vsBMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 540i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000
540i
286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004
Comparison overview
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BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.2 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful286 hp213 kW
- Highest torque440 Nm325 lb-ft
- Lowest city consumption17.7 L/100 km13.3 mpg US16.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
- Largest trunk460 L
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score65/100
- Best practicality score74/100
BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i
- Lightest1,615 kg3,560 lb
- Best power-to-weight177 hp/t132 kW/t5.6 kg/hp
- Best economy score75/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8 | BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286hp213kW | 286hp213kW |
| Torque | 440Nm325lb-ft | 440Nm325lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,615kg3,560lb |
| Gross weight | 2,170kg4,784lb | 2,220kg4,894lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 61.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 63.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2s | 6.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.5s Calculated | 19.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.9s Calculated | 6.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK | 19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.1s Calculated | 14.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated | 177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton Calculated | 272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 583km362mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,398cc268cu in | 4,398cc268cu in |
| Length | 4,775mm188in | 4,775mm188in |
| Width | 1,800mm71in | 1,800mm71in |
| Height | 1,435mm56in | 1,435mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,830mm111in | 2,830mm111in |
| Front track | 1,512mm60in | 1,512mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,526mm60in | 1,526mm60in |
| Ground clearance | - | 120mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 460L | 460L |
| 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) 540i V8BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540iPowerTorque
- BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8 | 5,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 5,650 rpm |
| BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i | 5,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 5,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8 | BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.9 s | 6.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.2 s | 6.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 18.5 s | 19.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.5 s | 9.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.0 s | 12.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.1 s | 14.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 174 km/h 108 mph | 172 km/h 107 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8 | 286 hp 213 kW |
| BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i | 286 hp 213 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8 | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8 | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb |
| BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8 | 6.2 s |
| BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i | 6.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i: 0.3 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8 | 175 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i | 177 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8 | 286 hp 213 kW | 6.2 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i | 286 hp 213 kW | 6.5 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8 | BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 286 hp 213 kW | 286 hp 213 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.2 s | 6.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 583 km 362 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 460 L 16.2 cu ft | 460 L 16.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 175 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 177 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,150 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i
- Is 15 kg lighter
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
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