Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i (286 Hp) Automatic & Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Ford |
| Model: | 5 Series | Taurus |
| Generation: | 5 Series Touring (E39) | Taurus III |
| Engine / modification: | 540i (286 Hp) Automatic | SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.6 l/100 km | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.7 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 61 l |
| Power: | 286 hp | 238 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | |
| Torque: | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 312 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M62B44 | SHO |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4398 cm3 | 3392 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 12 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 |
| Length: | 4805 mm | 5016 mm |
| Width: | 1800 mm | 1854 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm | 2756 mm |
| Front track: | 1512 mm | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1522 mm | 1560 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 447 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1525 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Wishbone |
| Max weight: | 2280 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1740 kg | 1560 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16W | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R16 |