Comparison Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.0 (115 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i (286 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | Golf | 5 Series |
| Generation: | Golf III (1HX) | 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 (115 Hp) | 540i (286 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1991 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1997 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.7 l/100 km | 12.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 115 hp | 286 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 198 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.1 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | 2E, ADY, AGG | M62B44 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 cm3 | 4398 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4020 mm | 4775 mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm | 2830 mm |
| Front track: | 1478 mm | 1512 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1462 mm | 1526 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 330 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1160 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Several levers and rods |
| Max weight: | 1610 kg | 2220 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1110 kg | 1615 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 185/60 R14 | 225/55 R16W |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | R16 |