BMW 5 Series Touring (E39)
540i V8
286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1998-2000
Car comparison
BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8vsBMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000 530i 24V
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
Comparison overview
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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.7 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful286 hp213 kW
- Highest torque440 Nm325 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight164 hp/t123 kW/t6.1 kg/hp
- Largest trunk410 L
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score62/100
- Best practicality score81/100
BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V
- Lightest1,720 kg3,792 lb
- Lowest city consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Best economy score80/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8 | BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286hp213kW | 231hp172kW |
| Torque | 440Nm325lb-ft | 300Nm221lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,740kg3,836lb | 1,720kg3,792lb |
| Gross weight | 2,280kg5,027lb | 2,245kg4,949lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 70.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 83.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7s | 7.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.3s Calculated | 24.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4s Calculated | 7.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK | 13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.6s Calculated | 15.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated | 134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton Calculated | 174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 707km439mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,398cc268cu in | 2,979cc182cu in |
| Length | 4,805mm189in | 4,805mm189in |
| Width | 1,800mm71in | 1,800mm71in |
| Height | 1,440mm57in | 1,445mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,830mm111in | 2,830mm111in |
| Front track | 1,512mm60in | 1,512mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,522mm60in | 1,527mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 410L | 410L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,525L | 1,525L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 70L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24VPowerTorque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8 | 5,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 5,650 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V | 5,900 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8 | BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.4 s | 7.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.7 s | 7.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 21.3 s | 24.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 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 | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.6 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.8 s | 10.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.4 s | 13.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.6 s | 15.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 167 km/h 104 mph | 159 km/h 99 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8 | 286 hp 213 kW |
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V | 231 hp 172 kW |
BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8 has 55 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8: 55 hp (41 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8 | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8 | 1,740 kg 3,836 lb |
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V | 1,720 kg 3,792 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8 | 6.7 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V | 7.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8 and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: 0.8 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8 | 164 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V | 134 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8 | 286 hp 213 kW | 6.7 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V | 231 hp 172 kW | 7.5 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8 | BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24V | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 286 hp 213 kW | 231 hp 172 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.7 s | 7.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,740 kg 3,836 lb | 1,720 kg 3,792 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 707 km 439 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 410 L 14.5 cu ft | 410 L 14.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 164 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 134 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.4 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.
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| Vehicle | BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.33 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.88 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,599 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8
- Has 55 hp more
- Has 140 Nm more
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V
- Is 20 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
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