BMW
BMW 5 Series E39 Facelift (2000–2004) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 520d | 5 | 136 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 520i Steptronic | 5 | 170 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 525d Steptronic | 5 | 163 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 525i 24V Steptronic | 5 | 192 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 530d Steptronic | 5 | 193 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 530i 24V Steptronic | 5 | 231 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 535i V8 Steptronic | 5 | 245 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 540i V8 | 6 | 286 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
BMW 5 Series E39 Facelift overview
The BMW 5 Series (E39 Facelift) is the 4th generation of the 5 Series, built from 2000 to 2004. It is offered as a Sedan with 8 engines (diesel, petrol), from 136 HP to 286 HP. The 520d (136 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.6 s, reaches a top speed of 206 km/h and is 4775 mm long.
How much horsepower does the BMW 5 Series have?
The BMW 5 Series (E39 Facelift) has 136 HP to 286 HP, depending on the engine: 2.0 M47 (136 HP), 2.5 M57 (163 HP), 2.2 M54 (170 HP), 2.5 M54 (192 HP), 3.0 M57 (193 HP), 3.0 M54 (231 HP), 3.5 M62 (245 HP), 4.4 M62 (286 HP).
What engines are available for the BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series is available with 8 engines: 2.0 M47 (136 HP, diesel), 2.5 M57 (163 HP, diesel), 2.2 M54 (170 HP, petrol), 2.5 M54 (192 HP, petrol), 3.0 M57 (193 HP, diesel), 3.0 M54 (231 HP, petrol), 3.5 M62 (245 HP, petrol), 4.4 M62 (286 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series is 4775 mm long, 1800 mm wide, 1435 mm tall, with a 2830 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series 520d (136 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.6 s and has a top speed of 206 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | BMW 5 Series E39 Facelift |
|---|---|
| Year | 2000–2003 |
| Platform | BMW E39 |
| Variant | 520d (136 Hp) |
| Body type | sedan |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Power & torque
| Power | 136 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 4000 rpm |
| Torque | 280 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 1750 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 206 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 s |
| 0–62 mph | 10.6 s |
Engine
| Engine code | M47D20 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1951 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 84.0 mm |
| Stroke | 88.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 19 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration | Turbocharger Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | ohc |
| Oil capacity | 5.0 L |
| Coolant | 7.0 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | 250g |
| Gearbox manufacturer | getrag |
Dimensions
| Length | 4775 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm |
| Front track | 1516 mm |
| Rear track | 1530 mm |
| Boot space | 460 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1490 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 2000 kg |
| Max load | 510 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 5.9 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 70.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Several Levers And Rods |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims | 15 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 11 kg/Hp, 91.3 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 5.3 kg/Nm, 187.9 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 2000 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 2003 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.