Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i (286 Hp) Automatic & Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic & Mazda 6 II Hatchback (GH) 2.2 CD (129 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Ford | Mazda |
| Model: | 5 Series | Taurus | 6 |
| Generation: | 5 Series Touring (E39) | Taurus III | 6 II Hatchback (GH) |
| Engine / modification: | 540i (286 Hp) Automatic | SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic | 2.2 CD (129 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1997 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 1999 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.6 l/100 km | 13.8 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.7 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km | 4.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 61 l | 64 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| Power: | 286 hp | 238 hp | 129 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 6100 rpm. | 3500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 225 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 10.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 312 Nm @ 4800 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M62B44 | SHO | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4398 cm3 | 3392 cm3 | 2184 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 12 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 | 16.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 82.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4805 mm | 5016 mm | 4735 mm |
| Width: | 1800 mm | 1854 mm | 1795 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm | 2756 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1512 mm | 1565 mm | 1550 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1522 mm | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 447 l | 510 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1525 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2280 kg | 2100 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1740 kg | 1560 kg | 1550 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | ||
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16W | 225/55 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R16 |