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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000 540i V8vsMG ZT-T 4.6 V8

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

MG ZT-T

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2005

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    569 km
    354 mi
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8

  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8MGZT-T4.6 V8
Power
286hp213kW
260hp194kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
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
71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
4,601cc281cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,790mm189in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,746mm108in
Front track
1,516mm60in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,527mm60in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
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Trunk volume
410L
400L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,220L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
314g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8MG ZT-T 4.6 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • MG ZT-T 4.6 V8: 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
MGZT-T4.6 V85,250 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8MGZT-T4.6 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
21.7 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
165 km/h
103 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 has 26 hp more than MG ZT-T 4.6 V8.

The biggest power difference is between MG ZT-T 4.6 V8 and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: 26 hp (19 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
410 Nm
302 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
1,600 kg
3,527 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
MGZT-T4.6 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 (E39)Facelift 2000540i V86.7 s
MGZT-T4.6 V86.7 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 2000540i V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
MGZT-T4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 and MG ZT-T 4.6 V8: 0.9 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
500 km
311 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
260 hp
194 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 (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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 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
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,790 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.7 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8MGZT-T4.6 V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 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
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,790 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
500 km
311 mi
CO2 score
-
314 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 V8MG ZT-T 4.6 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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