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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000 530i 24VvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

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 Touring (G31)

525d

231 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,527mm60in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
410L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
134g/km

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 Touring (G31) 525dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d: 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 Touring (G31)525d4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
162 km/h
101 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 Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 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 Touring (G31)525d
500 Nm
369 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 Touring (G31)525d
1,705 kg
3,759 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 Touring (G31)525d
245 km/h
152 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 Touring (G31)525d6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: 0.7 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 Touring (G31)525d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: 4.8 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 Touring (G31)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 Touring (G31)525d
1,294 km
804 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 Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 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 Touring (G31)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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

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 Touring (G31)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 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 Touring (G31)525d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.8 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 Touring (G31)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
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
707 km
439 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
-
134 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 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.

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 Touring (G31) 525d
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 587 km (365 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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