Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8vsBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

535i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2010-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW 5 Series (E39) 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
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
286hp213kW
306hp228kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,415kg5,324lb
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
61.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
814km506mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
560L
Max trunk volume-
1,670L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
201g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V85,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
19.5 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
2.5 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
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
171 km/h
106 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
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i has 20 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 Touring (F11) 535i: 20 hp (15 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
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
400 Nm
295 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
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
1,765 kg
3,891 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
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
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 V86.2 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i and BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8: 0.2 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
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
306 hp
228 kW
6.0 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/h6.2 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 Touring (F11)535i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.0 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
1,765 kg
3,891 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
-
814 km
506 mi
CO2 score
-
201 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 Touring (F11) 535i
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) 540i V8

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 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

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 100 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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