Car comparison

BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8vsBMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

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

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BMW M5 (E39)

4.9 V8

400 hp4941 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000
VS

BMW 7 Series (E65)

760i

445 hp5972 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

  • Most powerful
    445 hp
    332 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.2 L/100 km
    11.6 mpg US
    14.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8BMW7 Series (E65)760i
Power
400hp298kW
445hp332kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,630kg5,798lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
504km313mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,941cc302cu in
5,972cc364cu in
Length
4,784mm188in
5,029mm198in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,990mm118in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,527mm60in
1,582mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8BMW 7 Series (E65) 760iPowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V86,600 rpm3,800 rpm6,850 rpm
BMW7 Series (E65)760i6,000 rpm3,950 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8BMW7 Series (E65)760i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
16.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
400 hp
298 kW
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
445 hp
332 kW

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i has 45 hp more than BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 and BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
2,015 kg
4,442 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V85.3 s
BMW7 Series (E65)760i5.5 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i has more power, BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 and BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i and BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8: 0.5 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
504 km
313 mi
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
657 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
400 hp
298 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
445 hp
332 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,784 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
Power
445 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,029 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
Power
445 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
5.5 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8BMW7 Series (E65)760i
Power
400 hp
298 kW
445 hp
332 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Fuel consumption
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,784 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,029 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Range score
504 km
313 mi
657 km
408 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 M5 (E39) 4.9 V8BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 153 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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