Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 540i V8vsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

2.0

280 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
286hp213kW
280hp209kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
383Nm282lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
505km314mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,490mm177in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
55L

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 V8Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.06,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
177 km/h
110 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
280 hp
209 kW

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 has 6 hp more than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: 6 hp (4 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
383 Nm
282 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
1,320 kg
2,910 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 V86.2 s
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.05.9 s

Although BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 has more power, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: 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 V8
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
280 hp
209 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
286 hp
213 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
383 Nm
282 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
-
505 km
314 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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
VehicleMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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