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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000 540i V8vsBMW 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

540i V8

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2004
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

520d

197 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Power
286hp213kW
197hp147kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,495kg5,501lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu 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
1,516mm60in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,527mm60in
1,668mm66in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
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 540i V8BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: 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 2000540i V85,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 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 2000540i V8BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
30.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 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
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
197 hp
147 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 has 89 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 540i V8: 89 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
440 Nm
325 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 2000540i V8
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
1,835 kg
4,045 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 2000540i V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 2000540i V86.7 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d: 0.8 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 2000540i V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: 6.4 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 2000540i V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 2000540i V8
569 km
354 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
1,017 km
632 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
197 hp
147 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 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
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 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 2000540i V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 2000540i V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8BMW5 Series Touring (G61)520d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
569 km
354 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 V8BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 520d

  • Uses 6.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 448 km (278 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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