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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000 530i 24VvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 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 Touring (G61)

520d

197 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • 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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VBMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Power
231hp172kW
197hp147kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,555kg5,633lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg 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
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
968km601mi
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
1,668mm66in
Ground clearance-
155mm6in
Trunk volume
410L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
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 Touring (G61) 520dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 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 Touring (G61)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 Touring (G61)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
35.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 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
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
151 km/h
94 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 (G61)520d
197 hp
147 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V has 34 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 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 Touring (G61)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 Touring (G61)520d
1,895 kg
4,178 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 (G61)520d
218 km/h
135 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 (G61)520d7.5 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 (G61)520d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24V: 3.7 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 (G61)520d
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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 (G61)520d
968 km
601 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 (G61)520d
197 hp
147 kW
7.5 s
218 km/h
135 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 (G61)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 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 Touring (G61)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 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 Touring (G61)520d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.5 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 (G61)520d
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000530i 24VBMW5 Series Touring (G61)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
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
968 km
601 mi
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
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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 Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 530i 24VBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 42 km/h (26 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 261 km (162 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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