Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545ivsHSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8

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

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BMW 5 Series (E60)

545i

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

HSV Clubsport (VY)

R8 5.7 V8

354 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    209 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)545iHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
333hp248kW
354hp264kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,696kg3,739lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
57.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
642km399mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
520L
475L
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 (E60) 545iHSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E60)545i6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 rpm
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V85,600 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)545iHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
16.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
333 hp
248 kW
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
354 hp
264 kW

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8 has 21 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i and HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
1,696 kg
3,739 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 (E60)545i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
263 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i5.8 s
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V85.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8 and BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i: 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 (E60)545i
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
333 hp
248 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.5 s
263 km/h
163 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 (E60)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)545iHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,696 kg
3,739 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
642 km
399 mi
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 (E60) 545i
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 (E60) 545i

  • Is 56 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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