2008 BMW 540 vs. 2007 BMW M5
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2007 BMW M5 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 540 | M5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 500 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |