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Compare BMW M5 E60 vs BMW M5 E39 vs BMW 5 Series E60

Variants
520d
520i
520i AT
523i
525 Xi
525d
525i M54
525i M54 AT
525i N52
525i N52 AT
530i
530 Xd
530 Xi
530d 218hp
530d 218hp AT
530d 231hp
530d 231hp AT
530i M54
530i M54 AT
530i N52 AT
535d
540i
540i AT
545i
545i AT
550i
550i AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft
520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.3 L / 9.8 qt
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
520 kg / 1146 lbs
495 kg / 1091 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Helical spring
Tire Size
255/40 R19, 285/35 R19
245/40 R18, 275/35 R18
Turning Circle
12.4 m / 40.7 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1469 mm / 57.8 in
1437 mm / 56.6 in
Size | Length
4855 mm / 191.1 in
4784 mm / 188.3 in
4841 mm / 190.6 in
Size | Width
1846 mm / 72.7 in
1800 mm / 70.9 in
1846 mm / 72.7 in
Track Width | Front
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
1515.0 mm / 59.6 in
1558.0 mm / 61.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1566.0 mm / 61.7 in
1527.0 mm / 60.1 in
1582.0 mm / 62.3 in
Weight
1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs
1795.0 kg / 3957.3 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 9.5J x 19
8J x 18, 9.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2889 mm / 113.7 in
2830 mm / 111.4 in
2888 mm / 113.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
5.0 sec
CO2 Emission
344 g/km
336 g/km
211 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.31
Fuel Economy
14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (combined) | 21.7 L/100km / 10.8 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (combined) | 21.1 L/100km / 11.1 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
S85B50
S62B50
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
5.0 L / 305.1 cu-in / 4999.0 cc
4.9 L / 301.5 cu-in / 4941.0 cc
Engine | Power
507.0 hp / 378.1 kW @ 7750 rpm
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
101.4 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
81.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
75.2 mm / 3.0 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
DCT
Manual

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2010
1998 ~ 2004

Reviews

Neofiliac score
90%
85%
66%
Pros
  • Fantastic S85 V10 engine
  • Amazing sound characteristics
  • Down to 4.7s 0-100kph time
  • Up to 507hp of power
  • Good towing capacity
  • Superb S62 V8 engine
  • Classic exterior design
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Good towing capacity
  • Superb choice of NA engines
  • Decent reliability and DIY-ability
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • 6-speed manual only available in the USA
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Larger and heavier than the E39
  • Less elegant than the E39

Price

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