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BMW Seria 5 (E39)

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Engine versions

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16 versions · 12 Gasoline · 4 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
520i (150 KM) Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1995–1998
523i (170 KM) Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1995–1998
525tds (143 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 143 KM 1996–2000
528i (193 KM) Selected Gasoline 193 KM 1998–2000
530d (184 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 184 KM 1998–2000
535i V8 (235 KM) Selected Gasoline 235 KM 1996–1998
535i V8 (245 KM) Selected Gasoline 245 KM 1998–2000
540i V8 (286 KM) Selected Gasoline 286 KM 1998–2000
520i (150 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1995–1998
523i (170 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1995–1998
525tds (143 KM) Automatic Selected Diesel fuel 143 KM 1996–2000
528i (193 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 193 KM 1998–2000
530d (184 KM) Automatic Selected Diesel fuel 184 KM 1998–2000
535i V8 (245 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 245 KM 1998–2000
540i V8 (286 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 286 KM 1998–2000
535i V8 (235 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 235 KM 1996–1998

Selected engine version

520i (150 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1998

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
190 Nm
Engine displacement
1,991 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.2 s
Maximum speed
220 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
520i (150 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M52B20
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1991 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
150 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
190 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1470 kg
Gross weight
1980 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

523i (170 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1998

Engine power
170 KM
Torque
245 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Maximum speed
228 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
523i (170 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
228 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M52B25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
170 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
245 Nm @ 3950 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1475 kg
Gross weight
1985 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

525tds (143 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1996–2000

Engine power
143 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
2,498 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.4 s
Maximum speed
211 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
525tds (143 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
211 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M51D25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
82.8 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.75 l
Coolant capacity
10 l
Power
143 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1555 kg
Gross weight
2015 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

528i (193 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–2000

Engine power
193 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
2,793 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.5 s
Maximum speed
240 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
528i (193 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
240 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M52B28
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2793 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
193 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1500 kg
Gross weight
2040 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1512 mm
Rear track
1526 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 R15 W
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

530d (184 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1998–2000

Engine power
184 KM
Torque
390 Nm
Engine displacement
2,926 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8 s
Maximum speed
225 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
530d (184 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 3

Engine

Engine model / code
M57D30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2926 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
18
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
9.2 l
Power
184 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
390 Nm @ 1750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1575 kg
Gross weight
2115 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1512 mm
Rear track
1526 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/65 R15 W
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

535i V8 (235 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
235 KM
Torque
320 Nm
Engine displacement
3,498 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7 s
Maximum speed
247 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
535i V8 (235 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
247 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M62B35
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
235 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
320 Nm @ 3300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1615 kg
Gross weight
2105 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1515 mm
Rear track
1526 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

535i V8 (245 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–2000

Engine power
245 KM
Torque
345 Nm
Engine displacement
3,498 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.9 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
535i V8 (245 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M62B35
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
245 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
345 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1610 kg
Gross weight
2150 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1512 mm
Rear track
1526 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/55 R16 W
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

540i V8 (286 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–2000

Engine power
286 KM
Torque
440 Nm
Engine displacement
4,398 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.2 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
540i V8 (286 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M62B44
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4398 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
82.7 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
286 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
440 Nm @ 3600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1630 kg
Gross weight
2170 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1512 mm
Rear track
1526 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/55 R16 W
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

520i (150 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1995–1998

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
190 Nm
Engine displacement
1,991 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
520i (150 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M52B20
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1991 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
150 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
190 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1470 kg
Gross weight
1980 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15 V
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

523i (170 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1995–1998

Engine power
170 KM
Torque
245 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.7 s
Maximum speed
226 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
523i (170 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
226 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M52B25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
170 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
245 Nm @ 3950 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1475 kg
Gross weight
1985 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 VR15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

525tds (143 KM) Automatic

Diesel fuel · 1996–2000

Engine power
143 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
2,498 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11 s
Maximum speed
205 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
525tds (143 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
205 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M51D25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
82.8 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.75 l
Coolant capacity
10 l
Power
143 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1555 kg
Gross weight
2015 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

528i (193 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1998–2000

Engine power
193 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
2,793 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Maximum speed
235 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
528i (193 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
235 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M52B28
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2793 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
193 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1500 kg
Gross weight
2040 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1512 mm
Rear track
1526 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 VR15W
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

530d (184 KM) Automatic

Diesel fuel · 1998–2000

Engine power
184 KM
Torque
390 Nm
Engine displacement
2,926 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4 s
Maximum speed
225 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
530d (184 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 3

Engine

Engine model / code
M57D30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2926 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
18
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
9.2 l
Power
184 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
390 Nm @ 1750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1575 kg
Gross weight
2115 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1512 mm
Rear track
1526 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/65 R15W
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

535i V8 (245 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1998–2000

Engine power
245 KM
Torque
345 Nm
Engine displacement
3,498 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.9 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
535i V8 (245 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M62B35
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
245 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
345 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1610 kg
Gross weight
2150 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1512 mm
Rear track
1526 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/55 R16W
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

540i V8 (286 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1998–2000

Engine power
286 KM
Torque
440 Nm
Engine displacement
4,398 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.5 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
540i V8 (286 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M62B44
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4398 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
82.7 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
286 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
440 Nm @ 3600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1630 kg
Gross weight
2170 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1512 mm
Rear track
1526 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/55 R16W
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

535i V8 (235 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
235 KM
Torque
320 Nm
Engine displacement
3,498 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.7 s
Maximum speed
244 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E39)
Engine
535i V8 (235 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
244 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.7 s

Engine

Engine model / code
M62B35
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
235 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
320 Nm @ 3300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
kg
Gross weight
2105 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4775 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1515 mm
Rear track
1526 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes