Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dvsBMW 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 Sedan (F10)

535d

313 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series (E39)

540i V8

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
Power
313hp233kW
286hp213kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
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
56.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,899mm193in
4,775mm188in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,526mm60in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
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Trunk volume
520L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dBMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V85,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 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
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d has 27 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
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 Sedan (F10)535d
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
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 Sedan (F10)535d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
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 Sedan (F10)535d5.5 s
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V86.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d and BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8: 1.0 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 Sedan (F10)535d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
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 Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
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 Sedan (F10)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
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 Sedan (F10)535dBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
Power
313 hp
233 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 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
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 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
1,250 km
777 mi
-
CO2 score
148 g/km
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 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 Sedan (F10) 535d
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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