BMW
BMW 5 Series E39 (1995–2000) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 4
1995 - 2004
E39
Sedan
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Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
Combined
Combined
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 520i Automatic | 5 | 150 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 523i Automatic | 5 | 170 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 525tds | 5 | 143 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 528i Automatic | 5 | 193 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 530d Automatic | 5 | 184 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 535i V8 Automatic | 5 | 245 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 540i V8 Automatic | 6 | 286 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
BMW 5 Series E39 overview
The BMW 5 Series (E39) is the 4th generation of the 5 Series, built from 1995 to 2000. It is offered as a Sedan with 7 engines (diesel, petrol), from 143 HP to 286 HP. The 520i (150 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.2 s, reaches a top speed of 220 km/h and is 4775 mm long.
How much horsepower does the BMW 5 Series have?
The BMW 5 Series (E39) has 143 HP to 286 HP, depending on the engine: 2.5 M51 (143 HP), 2.0 M52 (150 HP), 2.5 M52 (170 HP), 3.0 M57 (184 HP), 2.8 M52 (193 HP), 3.5 M62 (235 HP), 4.4 M62 (286 HP).
What engines are available for the BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series is available with 7 engines: 2.5 M51 (143 HP, diesel), 2.0 M52 (150 HP, petrol), 2.5 M52 (170 HP, petrol), 3.0 M57 (184 HP, diesel), 2.8 M52 (193 HP, petrol), 3.5 M62 (235 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 520i (150 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.2 s and has a top speed of 220 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | BMW 5 Series E39 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1995–1998 |
| Platform | BMW E39 |
| Variant | 520i (150 Hp) |
| Body type | sedan |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Power & torque
| Power | 150 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 5900 rpm |
| Torque | 190 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 4200 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 220 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 s |
| 0–62 mph | 10.2 s |
Engine
| Engine code | M52B20 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1991 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 80.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Oil capacity | 6.5 L |
| Coolant | 10.5 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 | 1470 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1980 kg |
| Max load | 510 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 9.7 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 6.9 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 | 9.8 kg/Hp, 102 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 7.7 kg/Nm, 129.3 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1995 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 1998 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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