Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 540i V8vsLexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 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

Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

290 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
286hp213kW
290hp216kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
434Nm320lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
977km607mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
4,293cc262cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
5,015mm197in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,925mm115in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
150mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
570L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
84L

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 V8Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V85,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.1 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
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.1 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 V8
286 hp
213 kW
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 has 4 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
434 Nm
320 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 V8
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,810 kg
3,990 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 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 V86.2 s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: 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)Facelift 2000540i V8
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 V8
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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Range score
-
977 km
607 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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
VehicleLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8

  • Has 6 Nm more
  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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