Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8vsOpel Omega B · Facelift 1999 5.7i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series (E39)

540i V8

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000
VS

Opel Omega B · Facelift 1999

5.7i V8

310 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2001

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8

  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
Power
286hp213kW
310hp231kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,195kg4,839lb
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
63.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
536km333mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,898mm193in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
530L
Max trunk volume-
830L
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) 540i V8Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V85,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V85,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
21.8 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
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
310 hp
231 kW

Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8 has 24 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 and Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
1,650 kg
3,638 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)540i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
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)540i V86.5 s
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V87.0 s

Although Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8 has more power, BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 and Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8: 0.5 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)540i V8
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
310 hp
231 kW
7.0 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)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
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,898 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,898 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
-
536 km
333 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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
VehicleOpel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8
Consumption14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,675 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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