Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545ivsVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

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

Volkswagen Phaeton

4.2 i V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.3 L/100 km
    14.4 mpg US
    17.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)545iVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
333hp248kW
335hp250kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,730kg6,019lb
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
57.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
642km399mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
5,055mm199in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,612mm63in
Trunk volume
520L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
70L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545iVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E60)545i6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)545iVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
22.4 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
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
164 km/h
102 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V has 2 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 2 hp (1 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
430 Nm
317 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
2,205 kg
4,861 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
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 (E60)545i5.8 s
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6.9 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V has more power, BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 2.1 L/100 km.

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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
642 km
399 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
692 km
430 mi

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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 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 (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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)545iVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
333 hp
248 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
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
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
642 km
399 mi
692 km
430 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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) 545iVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 565 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 50 km (31 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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