BMW 5 Series (1995-1999) (E39)
The E39 is the fourth generation of 5 Series, which was manufactured for model years 1995–2004. It was launched in the sedan body style, with the wagon body style (marketed as “Touring”) introduced in 1996.
BMW 520i saloon
Within the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 520i was the entry into the world of 6-cylinder petrol engines. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. This is particularly true for the version with displacement of two litres. New engines from 2001 increased the power from the original level of 150 hp to 170 hp. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1996 – 2003
No. of Units…………………………..200,277
Price…………………………………..DM 54,500
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1991
Power Output…………………………110 kW/150 bhp at 5900 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….220 km/h
BMW 523i saloon
The BMW 523i was powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine which had a displacement of 2.5 litres and achieved a maximum output of 170 hp. Like all engines in that generation, this engine also epitomises dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1995 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………..180,671
Price……………………………………DM 58,500
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2494
Power Output…………………………125 kW/170 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………… 228 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1495
BMW 528i saloon
Within the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 528i was initially the most powerful version, powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. The version with displacement of 2.8 litres achieved an output of 193 hp. In 2000, this version was replaced by the BMW 530i. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1995 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………..261,119
Price……………………………………DM 65,000
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2793
Power Output…………………………142 kW/193 bhp at 5300 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….236 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1515
BMW 535i saloon
The BMW 535i provided the entry into the world of 8-cylinder petrol engines in the BMW 5 Series. These engines featured a particularly impressive torque. The maximum value of 345 Nm at 3,800 rpm was a significant achievement at the time. Innovative technologies such as variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1996 – 2003
No. of Units…………………………..20,135
Price……………………………………DM 77,900
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Eight-cylinder V-engine
capacity in ccm………………………3498
Power Output…………………………173 kW/235 bhp at 5700 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….247 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1615
BMW 540i saloon
The BMW 540i had the most powerful engine in the BMW 5 Series until the BMW M5 was launched. The V8-cylinder engine achieved maximum output of 286 hp and most importantly an impressive maximum torque of 440 Nm at 3,600 rpm. Innovative technologies such as variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1995 – 2003
No. of Units…………………………..81,887
Price……………………………………DM 90,300
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Eight-cylinder V-engine
capacity in ccm………………………4398
Power Output…………………………210 kW/286 bhp at 5700 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….250 km/h (155 mph)
Dimensions…………………………….4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1660
BMW 525tds saloon
The BMW 525tds was initially the only diesel version of the fourth BMW 5 Series generation. The 6-cylinder diesel engine combined super torque for sporty driving performance with a noise development that was exemplary for diesel engines. The diesel fuel was injected into a swirl chamber in order to achieve this. The prepared fuel-air mixture was conveyed from there into the combustion chambers. Innovative technologies like the world’s first alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production enabled fuel consumption to be reduced still further.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1996 – 1998
No. of Units…………………………..84,805
Price……………………………………DM 57,000
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2498
Power Output………………………..105 kW/143 bhp at 4600 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….211 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1555
BMW 530d saloon
The BMW 530d was the most powerful diesel version of this BMW 5 Series generation. The BMW high-tech diesel with maximum power of 184 hp and Common Rail direct injection generated a high torque at an early stage thanks to an exhaust turbocharger with variable turbine geometry. As a result, the turbo lag often encountered was effectively avoided. Innovative technologies like the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1998 – 2003
No. of Units…………………………..105,576
Price……………………………………DM 67,600
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2926
Power Output…………………………135 kW/184 bhp at 4600 rpm
Max.Speed ……………………………(96 mph)222
Dimensions…………………………….4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1650
Touring
BMW 520i touring
The BMW 520i touring provided the entry into the world of 6-cylinder petrol engines within the BMW 5 Series touring models. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. This is particularly true for the version with displacement of two litres. New engines increased the power from the original level of 150 hp to 170 hp from 2001. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1997 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..35,029
Price…………………………………..DM 60,200
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1991
Power Output………………………..110 kW/150 bhp at 5900 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………… 205 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4805x1800x1445
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1580
BMW 523i touring
The BMW 523i touring was powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine which had a displacement of 2.5 litres and generated maximum power of 170 hp. Like all engines of this generation, this engine also epitomises dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1997 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………..29,169
Price……………………………………DM 64,300
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2494
Power Output…………………………125 kW/170 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………… 222 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4805x1800x1445
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1590
BMW 528i touring
Within the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 528i touring was initially the most powerful touring version, powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. The version with a displacement of 2.8 litres generated power of 193 hp. In 2000, this version was replaced by the BMW 530i touring. Innovative technologies like variable timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1996 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………..30,244
Price……………………………………DM 71,900
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2793
Power Output…………………………142 kW/193 bhp at 5300 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….229 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4805x1800x1440
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1625
BMW 540i touring
The BMW 540i touring had the most powerful engine in the BMW 5 Series touring models. The V8-cylinder engine achieved maximum output of 286 hp and most importantly an impressive maximum torque of 440 Nm at 3,600 rpm. This power unit accelerated the vehicle in the sprint to 100 km/h within just 6.3 seconds. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1997 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..9,555
Price……………………………………DM 95,300
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Eight-cylinder V-engine
capacity in ccm……………………..4398
Power Output…………………………210 kW/286 bhp at 5700 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….250 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4805x1800x1440
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1770
BMW 525tds touring
The BMW 525tds was initially the only diesel version of this BMW 5 Series generation. The 6-cylinder diesel engine combined super torque for sporty driving performance with a noise development that was exemplary for diesel engines. The diesel fuel was injected into a swirl chamber in order to achieve this. The prepared fuel-air mixture was conveyed from there into the combustion chambers. Innovative technologies like the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1997 – 1998
No. of Units…………………………..24,834
Price……………………………………DM 62,800
Technical Data
Type of EngineSix-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2498
Power Output…………………………105 kW/143 bhp at 4600 rpm
Max.Speed ……………………………202 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4805x1800x1445
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1650
BMW 530d touring
The BMW 530d touring was the most powerful diesel version of this BMW 5 Series touring generation. The BMW high-tech diesel with maximum power of 184 hp and Common Rail direct injection generated a high torque at an early stage thanks to an exhaust turbocharger with variable turbine geometry. As a result, the turbo lag often encountered was effectively avoided. Innovative technologies like the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1998 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..66,150
Price……………………………………DM 71,800
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2926
Power Output………………………..135 kW/184 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….222 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4805x1800x1445
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1760