Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 540ivsHolden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8

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
VS

Holden Caprice (WH)

5.7 i V8

306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540iHoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Power
286hp213kW
306hp228kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
5,237mm206in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
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Trunk volume
460L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540iHolden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i: Power / Torque
  • Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i5,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V85,200 rpm4,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540iHoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
286 hp
213 kW
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
306 hp
228 kW

Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8 has 20 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i and Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
1,735 kg
3,825 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)Facelift 2000540i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)Facelift 2000540i6.5 s
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V87.7 s

Although Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8 has more power, BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i and Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8: 1.2 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)Facelift 2000540i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
286 hp
213 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
306 hp
228 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)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
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,237 mm
206.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540iHoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
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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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,237 mm
206.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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 (E39) Facelift 2000 540i
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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