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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535dvsBMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000 540i V8

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61)

535d

272 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000

540i V8

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2004

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535dBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Power
272hp203kW
286hp213kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,310kg5,093lb
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
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
569km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,805mm189in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,886mm114in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,516mm60in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,527mm60in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
410L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
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 (E61) 535dBMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V85,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535dBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
21.4 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
272 hp
203 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 has 14 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
1,790 kg
3,946 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 (E61)535d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
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 Touring (E61)535d6.6 s
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V86.7 s

Although BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: 0.1 s.

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 (E61)535d
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
272 hp
203 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
6.7 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 Touring (E61)535d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535dBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
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
Range score
-
569 km
354 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 540i V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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