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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545ivsOpel 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 (E61)

545i

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2005
VS

Opel Omega B Caravan · Facelift 1999

5.7 V8

310 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2001

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545iOpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
Power
333hp248kW
310hp231kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
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
63.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
536km333mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,898mm193in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,776mm70in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,540mm61in
Wheelbase
2,886mm114in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,530mm60in
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
75L

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 (E61) 545iOpel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i: 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 (E61)545i6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 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 (E61)545iOpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 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
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 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 (E61)545i
333 hp
248 kW
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
310 hp
231 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i has 23 hp more than Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8 and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
450 Nm
332 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 (E61)545i
1,795 kg
3,957 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 (E61)545i
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 (E61)545i6.0 s
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V87.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i and Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8: 1.0 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 (E61)545i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i and Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8: 4.7 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 (E61)545i
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
753 km
468 mi
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
536 km
333 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
333 hp
248 kW
6.0 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 (E61)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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
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

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 (E61)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
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
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i 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 (E61)545i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.0 s
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
7.0 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 (E61)545i
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545iOpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 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
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,898 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,540 mm
60.6 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
536 km
333 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545iOpel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km24.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi39.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,675 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 217 km (135 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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