Comparison BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 525d (163 Hp) & Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 (241 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Renault |
| Model: | 5 Series | Vel Satis |
| Generation: | 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) | Vel Satis |
| Engine / modification: | 525d (163 Hp) | 3.5 V6 (241 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 16.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.7 l/100 km | 11.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO3 | |
| Power: | 163 hp | 241 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 219 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec | 8.3 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M57D25 | V4Y |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2497 cm3 | 3498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 9.2 l | 7.2 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17.5 | 10.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4775 mm | 4860 mm |
| Width: | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
| Front track: | 1512 mm | 1575 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1526 mm | 1555 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 460 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Several levers and rods | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2115 kg | 2270 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1575 kg | 1720 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/65 R15 | 225/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R17 |