Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545ivsBMW 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 (E60)

545i

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000

540i

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.3 L/100 km
    14.4 mpg US
    17.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    642 km
    399 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)545iBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
Power
333hp248kW
286hp213kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
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
57.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
642km399mi
Calculated
583km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,775mm188in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,526mm60in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
520L
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 (E60) 545iBMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E60)545i6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 rpm
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i5,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)545iBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 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
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
333 hp
248 kW
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i has 47 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i and BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
450 Nm
332 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
1,640 kg
3,616 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i5.8 s
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
642 km
399 mi
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
583 km
362 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
333 hp
248 kW
5.8 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)545iBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 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
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 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
642 km
399 mi
583 km
362 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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 (E60) 545iBMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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