Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

535i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39)

540i V8

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1998-2000

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535iBMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8
Power
306hp228kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,280kg5,027lb
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
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
824km512mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,907mm193in
4,805mm189in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,626mm64in
1,522mm60in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
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Trunk volume
560L
410L
Max trunk volume
1,670L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535iBMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V85,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535iBMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
21.3 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
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i has 20 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8 and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i 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 (F11)535i
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8
1,740 kg
3,836 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 (F11)535i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i 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 (F11)535i5.9 s
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V86.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8: 0.8 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 (F11)535i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i 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 (F11)535i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i 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
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535iBMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
824 km
512 mi
-
CO2 score
199 g/km
-
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 (F11) 535i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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