BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) (2000–2004)

The BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) was offered with 15 engine versions (10 gasoline, 5 diesel), from 136 to 286 hp, built 2000–2004.

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Production years2000–2004
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, Facelift 2000) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
520d (136 hp)2000–2003Diesel136 hp (100 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)10.6 s128 mph (206 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
520i (170 hp)2000–2003Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)9.1 s140 mph (226 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
520i (170 hp) Automatic2000–2003Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)10.2 s137 mph (220 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
525d (163 hp)2000–2003Diesel163 hp (120 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)8.9 s136 mph (219 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
525d (163 hp) Automatic2000–2004Diesel163 hp (120 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)9.1 s136 mph (219 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
525i 24V (192 hp)2000–2003Gasoline192 hp (141 kW)181 lb-ft (245 Nm)8.1 s148 mph (238 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
525i 24V (192 hp) Automatic2000–2003Gasoline192 hp (141 kW)181 lb-ft (245 Nm)8.9 s144 mph (232 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
530d (193 hp)2000–2003Diesel193 hp (142 kW)302 lb-ft (410 Nm)7.8 s143 mph (230 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
530d (193 hp) Automatic2000–2003Diesel193 hp (142 kW)302 lb-ft (410 Nm)8 s143 mph (230 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
530i 24V (231 hp)2000–2003Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)7.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
530i 24V (231 hp) Automatic2000–2003Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)7.6 s152 mph (244 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
535i V8 (245 hp)2000–2003Gasoline245 hp (180 kW)254 lb-ft (345 Nm)6.9 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)Rear-wheel drive
535i V8 (245 hp) Automatic2000–2003Gasoline245 hp (180 kW)254 lb-ft (345 Nm)7.6 s153 mph (247 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
540i (286 hp)2000–2004Gasoline286 hp (210 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)6.2 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
540i (286 hp) Automatic2000–2004Gasoline286 hp (210 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)6.5 s155 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.

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