BMW 5 Series E39 Sedan (1995-2000)

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BMW 5 Series E39 is a premium executive sedan in production from 1995 to 2000, whereupon it receive a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-6 and V8 engines that displaced 2.0 to 4.4 liters.
Owners will probably be drawn to the M62 naturally-aspirated V8s, particularly the 4.4L variant found in the 540i. However, these were not the most reliable engines that BMW had ever made. In contrast, the M52 I6s tend to have a much better reputation.
As this was the beginning of diesel craze in the EU, BMW only offered the 525td and 525tds, which were lackluster.
The E39 is till this day loved by many for its classy yet sporty design, though some prefer the facelifted model without the black moldings better. Obviously, the M5 was the ultimate choice.

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Pros
  • Elegant yet sporty exterior design
  • No-BS interior
  • Solidly built
  • Good M52 engine
  • Great aftermarket support
Cons

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    Specifications

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    Capacity

    Cargo Capacity460 L / 16.2 cu-ft
    Coolant Capacity10.5 L / 11.1 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt9.2 L / 9.7 qt9.2 L / 9.7 qt12.0 L / 12.7 qt12.0 L / 12.7 qt12.0 L / 12.7 qt12.0 L / 12.7 qt12.0 L / 12.7 qt12.0 L / 12.7 qt
    Engine Oil Capacity6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.8 L / 7.1 qt6.8 L / 7.1 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt
    Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal
    Passengers5
    Payload510 kg / 1124 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs460 kg / 1014 lbs460 kg / 1014 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs490 kg / 1080 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs

    Chassis

    Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsDiscDiscVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
    Brakes | RearDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscVentilated discsVentilated discsDiscDiscVentilated discsVentilated discs
    Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
    Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
    Suspension | RearMulti-link
    Tire Size205/65 R15205/65 R15 V205/65 R15205/65 VR15205/65 R15205/65 R15225/60 R15 W225/60 VR15W225/65 R15 W225/65 R15W225/50 R15225/50 R15225/55 R16 W225/55 R16W225/55 R16 W225/55 R16W

    Construction

    Body Style4-door Sedan

    Dimensions

    Ground Clearance120 mm / 4.7 in
    Size | Height1435 mm / 56.5 in
    Size | Length4775 mm / 188.0 in
    Size | Width1800 mm / 70.9 in
    Track Width | Front1516.0 mm / 59.7 in1516.0 mm / 59.7 in1516.0 mm / 59.7 in1516.0 mm / 59.7 in1516.0 mm / 59.7 in1516.0 mm / 59.7 in1512.0 mm / 59.5 in1512.0 mm / 59.5 in1512.0 mm / 59.5 in1512.0 mm / 59.5 in1515.0 mm / 59.6 in1515.0 mm / 59.6 in1512.0 mm / 59.5 in1512.0 mm / 59.5 in1512.0 mm / 59.5 in1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
    Track Width | Rear1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1526.0 mm / 60.1 in1526.0 mm / 60.1 in1526.0 mm / 60.1 in1526.0 mm / 60.1 in1526.0 mm / 60.1 in1526.0 mm / 60.1 in1526.0 mm / 60.1 in1526.0 mm / 60.1 in1526.0 mm / 60.1 in1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
    Weight1470.0 kg / 3240.8 lbs1470.0 kg / 3240.8 lbs1475.0 kg / 3251.8 lbs1475.0 kg / 3251.8 lbs1555.0 kg / 3428.2 lbs1555.0 kg / 3428.2 lbs1500.0 kg / 3306.9 lbs1500.0 kg / 3306.9 lbs1575.0 kg / 3472.3 lbs1575.0 kg / 3472.3 lbs1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs1610.0 kg / 3549.4 lbs1610.0 kg / 3549.4 lbs1630.0 kg / 3593.5 lbs1630.0 kg / 3593.5 lbs
    Wheel Size15 in15 in15 in15 in15 in15 in15 in15 in15 in15 in15 in15 in16 in16 in16 in16 in
    Wheelbase2830 mm / 111.4 in

    Performance

    Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h10.2 sec11.5 sec8.5 sec9.7 sec10.4 sec11.0 sec7.5 sec8.8 sec8.0 sec8.4 sec7.0 sec7.7 sec6.9 sec6.9 sec6.2 sec6.5 sec
    Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.7 sec10.9 sec8.1 sec9.2 sec9.9 sec10.5 sec7.1 sec8.4 sec7.6 sec8.0 sec6.7 sec7.3 sec6.6 sec6.6 sec5.9 sec6.2 sec
    Fuel Economy9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 12.6 L/100km / 18.7 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (urban) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (highway)13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway)13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)15.6 L/100km / 15.1 MPG (urban) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (highway)7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (combined) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (combined) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway)10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (combined)16.9 L/100km / 13.9 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)16.9 L/100km / 13.9 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)17.7 L/100km / 13.3 MPG (urban) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (highway)19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)
    Top Speed220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph228.0 km/h / 141.7 mph226.0 km/h / 140.4 mph211.0 km/h / 131.1 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph247.0 km/h / 153.5 mph244.0 km/h / 151.6 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

    Powertrain

    Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
    Emission StandardEuro 3
    EngineM52B20M52B20M52B25M52B25M51D25M51D25M52B28M52B28M57D30M57D30M62B35M62B35M62B35M62B35M62B44M62B44
    Engine | Bore80.0 mm / 3.1 in80.0 mm / 3.1 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in80.0 mm / 3.1 in80.0 mm / 3.1 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in
    Engine | Compression Ratio11.0:111.0:110.5:110.5:122.0:122.0:110.2:110.2:118.0:118.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:1
    Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc2.8 L / 170.4 cu-in / 2793.0 cc2.8 L / 170.4 cu-in / 2793.0 cc2.9 L / 178.6 cu-in / 2926.0 cc2.9 L / 178.6 cu-in / 2926.0 cc3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc4.4 L / 268.4 cu-in / 4398.0 cc4.4 L / 268.4 cu-in / 4398.0 cc
    Engine | Power150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5900 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5900 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 5500 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 5500 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4600 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4600 rpm193.0 hp / 143.9 kW @ 5500 rpm193.0 hp / 143.9 kW @ 5500 rpm184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 4000 rpm184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 4000 rpm235.0 hp / 175.2 kW @ 5700 rpm235.0 hp / 175.2 kW @ 5700 rpm245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5800 rpm245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5800 rpm286.0 hp / 213.3 kW @ 5400 rpm286.0 hp / 213.3 kW @ 5400 rpm
    Engine | Specific Output75.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in57.2 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in57.2 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in69.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in69.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in62.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in62.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in67.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in67.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in70.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in70.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in65.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in65.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
    Engine | Stroke66.0 mm / 2.6 in66.0 mm / 2.6 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in82.8 mm / 3.3 in82.8 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in78.9 mm / 3.1 in78.9 mm / 3.1 in78.9 mm / 3.1 in78.9 mm / 3.1 in82.7 mm / 3.3 in82.7 mm / 3.3 in
    Engine | Torque190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm390 Nm / 287.6 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm390 Nm / 287.6 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm345 Nm / 254.5 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm345 Nm / 254.5 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
    Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged diesel inline-6 engine with 2 values per cylinderTurbocharged diesel inline-6 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
    Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed
    Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

    Production

    Availability1995 ~ 19981995 ~ 19981995 ~ 19981995 ~ 19981996 ~ 20001996 ~ 20001998 ~ 20001998 ~ 20001998 ~ 20001998 ~ 20001996 ~ 19981996 ~ 19981998 ~ 20001998 ~ 20001998 ~ 20001998 ~ 2000

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