BMW 5 Series (E39) (1995–2000)
The BMW 5 Series (E39) was offered with 16 engine versions (12 gasoline, 4 diesel), from 143 to 286 hp, built 1995–2000.
EnlargeProduction years1995–2000
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length188.0 in (4,775 mm)
Width70.9 in (1,800 mm)
Height56.5 in (1,435 mm)
Cargo volume16.2 cu ft (460 l)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)
All BMW 5 Series (E39) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520i (150 hp) | 1995–1998 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 10.2 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 520i (150 hp) Automatic | 1995–1998 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 11.5 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 523i (170 hp) | 1995–1998 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 8.5 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 523i (170 hp) Automatic | 1995–1998 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 9.7 s | 140 mph (226 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 525 tds (143 hp) | 1996–2000 | Diesel | 143 hp (105 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 10.4 s | 131 mph (211 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 525 tds (143 hp) Automatic | 1996–2000 | Diesel | 143 hp (105 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 11 s | 127 mph (205 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 535i (235 hp) | 1996–1998 | Gasoline | 235 hp (173 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 7 s | 153 mph (247 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 535i (235 hp) Automatic | 1996–1998 | Gasoline | 235 hp (173 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 7.7 s | 152 mph (244 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 528i (193 hp) | 1998–2000 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 7.5 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 528i (193 hp) Automatic | 1998–2000 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 8.8 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 530d (184 hp) | 1998–2000 | Diesel | 184 hp (135 kW) | 288 lb-ft (390 Nm) | 8 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 530d (184 hp) Automatic | 1998–2000 | Diesel | 184 hp (135 kW) | 288 lb-ft (390 Nm) | 8.4 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 535i (245 hp) | 1998–2000 | Gasoline | 245 hp (180 kW) | 254 lb-ft (345 Nm) | 6.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 535i (245 hp) Automatic | 1998–2000 | Gasoline | 245 hp (180 kW) | 254 lb-ft (345 Nm) | 6.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 540i (286 hp) | 1998–2000 | Gasoline | 286 hp (210 kW) | 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) | 6.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 540i (286 hp) Automatic | 1998–2000 | Gasoline | 286 hp (210 kW) | 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) | 6.5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.