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BMW 5 Series E39 LCI

Mid-Size Sedan

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Product Overview

BMW 5 Series E39 LCI is the facelifted version of the E39 executive sedan in production from 2000 to 2004. It is available with a range of inline-4, inline-6, and V8 engines that displaced 2.0 to 4.4 liters.

Even though owners may be attracted to the M62 V8, particularly the 4.4-liter variant in the 540i, the sweetest option was probably the M54 I6, which over two decades has proven to be a durable and tunable engine.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the E39 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 78%

Pros

Classy yet sporty design
No gimmicks
Good towing capacity
Great M54 engine

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

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Specifications

Variants shown:

520d

520i

520i AT

525d

525d AT

525i

525i AT

530d

530d AT

530i

530i AT

535i

535i AT

540i

540i AT

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