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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8vsOpel Omega B Caravan · Facelift 1999 5.7 V8

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39)

540i V8

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1998-2000
VS

Opel Omega B Caravan · Facelift 1999

5.7 V8

310 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8

  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.6 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
Power
286hp213kW
310hp231kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,295kg5,060lb
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
70.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
536km333mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,898mm193in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,776mm70in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,540mm61in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,522mm60in
1,530mm60in
Trunk volume
410L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V85,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V85,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
22.5 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
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
310 hp
231 kW

Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8 has 24 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8 and Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 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)540i V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 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)540i V86.7 s
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V87.0 s

Although Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8 has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8 and Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8: 0.3 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 (E39)540i V8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
310 hp
231 kW
7.0 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)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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,898 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,540 mm
60.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,898 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,540 mm
60.6 in
Range score
-
536 km
333 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleOpel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8
Consumption14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,675 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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