Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i Automatic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 500 SE Automatic

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i Automatic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 500 SE Automatic [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 500 SE Automatic ×
BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i Automatic ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelS-class5 Series
GenerationS-class (W140)5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)
Modification500 SE Automatic540i Automatic
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomaticautomatic
Number of gears45
Production from (year)19912000
Production to (year)19932004
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.76.5
City consumption (l/100km)-19.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-9
Combined consumption (l/100km)1312
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)326286
Max. torque (Nm)480440
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)4,9734,398
Compression ratio1010
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7005,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,600
Cylinder bore (mm)96.592
Piston stroke (mm)8582.7
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)10070
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizerSeveralevers and rods
Steering typeWorm-reduction unitSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 225/55 R16W
Turning radius (m)12.18-
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,1134,775
Width (mm)1,8861,800
Height (mm)1,4951,435
Wheelbase (mm)3,0402,830
Kerb weight (kg)2,0001,615
Gross weight (kg)2,5202,220
Minimum boot space (l)525460
Front track (mm)1,6021,512
Rear track (mm)1,5741,526
Ride height (mm)-120



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