Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i (286 Hp) & Dodge Caravan III SWB 2.5d (116 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Dodge |
| Model: | 5 Series | Caravan |
| Generation: | 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000) | Caravan III SWB |
| Engine / modification: | 540i (286 Hp) | 2.5d (116 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 2004 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Minivan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.4 l/100 km | 11.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 75 l |
| Power: | 286 hp | 116 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.3 sec | 12.6 sec |
| Torque: | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 262 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M62B44 | VM425 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4398 cm3 | 2499 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 12 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 21 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4805 mm | 4733 mm |
| Width: | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Height: | 1445 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm | 2878 mm |
| Front track: | 1516 mm | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1626 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 450 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1525 l | 4140 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | One-piece beam bridge |
| Max weight: | 2280 kg | 2575 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1740 kg | 1870 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): | 11.5 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16; 235/45 R17 | 215/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16; R17 | R15 |