Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

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 (G31)

540d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Power
286hp213kW
320hp239kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,565kg5,655lb
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
52.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
570L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
154g/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 (G31) 540dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d: 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 (G31)540d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
15.8 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
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
183 km/h
114 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 (G31)540d
320 hp
239 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d has 34 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 (G31) 540d: 34 hp (25 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 (G31)540d
680 Nm
502 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 (G31)540d
1,850 kg
4,079 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 (G31)540d
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 (G31)540d4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d and BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8: 1.3 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)540i V8
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
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 (G31)540d
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 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)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 (G31)540d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
-
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
-
154 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
570 L
20.1 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 (G31) 540d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 240 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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