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BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 540i V8vsBMW 5 Series (E39) 540i 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 V8

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004
VS

BMW 5 Series (E39)

540i V8

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 Manual

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.7 L/100 km
    13.3 mpg US
    16.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8ManualBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8Automatic
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,170kg4,784lb
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
60.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
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
180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
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) Facelift 2000 540i V8 ManualBMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 AutomaticPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 Manual: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 Automatic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8Manual5,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8Automatic5,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8ManualBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8Automatic
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
18.4 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
2.6 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
175 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8Manual
286 hp
213 kW
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8Automatic
286 hp
213 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8Manual
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8Automatic
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 (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8Manual
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8Automatic
1,630 kg
3,594 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 V8Manual
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8Automatic
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 (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8Manual6.2 s
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8Automatic6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 Manual and BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 Automatic: 0.3 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 V8Manual
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8Automatic
175 hp/t
131 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 V8Manual
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8Automatic
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 (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8Manual
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8Automatic
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8ManualBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8Automatic
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
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 Manual

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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