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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000 530i 24VvsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000

530i 24V

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2004
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

520d

197 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Power
231hp172kW
197hp147kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,405kg5,302lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,527mm60in
1,669mm66in
Ground clearance-
154mm6in
Trunk volume
410L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24VBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
231 hp
172 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
197 hp
147 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V has 34 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
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 Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
1,775 kg
3,913 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 Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V7.5 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d7.3 s

Although BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V has more power, BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: 0.2 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 Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: 4.3 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 Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
707 km
439 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
1,071 km
666 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
197 hp
147 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 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 Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d 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 Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.3 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 Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)520d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24VBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 520d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 364 km (226 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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