Question 1

Which is faster, BMW I8 or BMW 5 E39?

Accepted Answer

The BMW I8 2020 is faster with a 12.10s quarter mile compared to 13.10s for the BMW 5 E39 2003.

Question 2

What is the 0-60 difference between I8 and 5 E39?

Accepted Answer

The BMW I8 2020 does 0-60 mph in 4.20 seconds, while the BMW 5 E39 2003 achieves it in 4.80 seconds. The I8 is quicker off the line.

Question 3

How do these cars compare when tuned?

Accepted Answer

Both the I8 and 5 E39 respond well to modifications. Visit the individual car pages to see Stage 1 and Stage 2 performance data and how tuning affects this comparison.

Metric	BMW I8	BMW 5 E39	Winner
1/4 Mile	12.10s	13.10s	I8
0-60 MPH	4.20s	4.80s	I8
0-100 KM/H	4.40s	5.00s	I8
Trap Speed	180 km/h	173 km/h	I8
Horsepower	369 HP	394 HP	5 E39
Torque	570 Nm	500 Nm	I8
Weight	1530 kg	1795 kg	I8
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD	-

BMW I8 2020 vs BMW 5 E39 2003

Performance Charts

Quick Comparison

Verdict

Frequently Asked Questions