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BMW 5-series IV (E39) photos
1995 — 2004 · sedan, wagon
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5-series E39
Front view of a dark blue car parked in a courtyard under a shaded canopy with both front doors open. The headlights feature illuminated round halo rings (angel eyes), and the front grilles are blacked out.
93
5-series E39
A blue sedan with tinted windows and alloy wheels parked outside a store building.
90
E39
102
E39
92
E39 (1997)
125
(1995-2003)
119
(1995-2003)
115
5-series E39
126
5-series E39
113
5-series E39
99
5-series E39
114
touring
89
touring
85
5-series E39
69
5-series E39
About this generation
Widely revered as the pinnacle of executive sedan engineering, combining aluminum suspension architecture with timeless design.
Launched in 1995, the E39 redefined ride quality and handling precision through heavy use of lightweight aluminum across its chassis and suspension components. Joji Nagashima's sculpture achieved a timeless elegance that avoided trend-chasing, later introducing BMW's signature 'Angel Eyes' halo lighting rings during its mid-cycle facelift.
From the sweet-revving M54 inline-sixes to the muscular 4.4-liter V8 engines, every powertrain option felt effortlessly balanced. The E39 set an enduring industry benchmark for tactile steering feedback, structural integrity, and executive refinement that competitors spent over a decade attempting to equal.
Specifications
67 in 2 body stylesSedan E39 36 specifications
4775 mm188.0 in
Length
1800 mm70.9 in
Width
1435 mm56.5 in
Height
2830 mm111.4 in
Wheelbase
460 l16.2 cu ft
Trunk
120 mm4.7 in
Ground clearance
Petrol
520i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.2 s
1995–1998
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 220 km/h (137 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1475 kg (3252 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 215 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
520i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 11.5 s
1995–1998
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 216 km/h (134 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1500 kg (3307 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 236 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
520i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.2 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 220 km/h (137 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52TUB20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1485 kg (3274 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 212 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
520i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 11.5 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 216 km/h (134 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52TUB20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1515 kg (3340 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 237 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
520i
168hp(125 kW)
2.2 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 9.1 s
2000–2003
- Torque
- 210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 226 km/h (140 mph)
- Displacement
- 2171 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M54B22
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1570 kg (3461 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 213 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
520i
168hp(125 kW)
2.2 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 10.2 s
2000–2003
- Torque
- 210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 223 km/h (139 mph)
- Displacement
- 2171 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M54B22
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1600 kg (3527 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 237 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
523i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.5 s
1995–1998
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 228 km/h (142 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1495 kg (3296 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 224 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
523i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 9.6 s
1995–1998
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 226 km/h (140 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1525 kg (3362 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.2 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 243 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
523i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.5 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 228 km/h (142 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52TUB25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1495 kg (3296 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 225 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
523i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 9.6 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 226 km/h (140 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52TUB25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1525 kg (3362 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 245 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
525i
189hp(141 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.1 s
2000–2003
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 238 km/h (148 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M54B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1575 kg (3472 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 228 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
525i
189hp(141 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.9 s
2000–2003
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 232 km/h (144 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M54B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1605 kg (3538 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 247 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
528i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.5 s
1995–1998
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 240 km/h (149 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1510 kg (3329 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 238 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
528i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.8 s
1995–1998
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 236 km/h (147 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1540 kg (3395 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 249 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
528i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.5 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 240 km/h (149 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52TUB28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1530 kg (3373 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 227 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
528i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.8 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 236 km/h (147 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52TUB28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1540 kg (3395 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 246 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 3
530i
228hp(170 kW)
3.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.1 s
2000–2003
- Torque
- 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Displacement
- 2979 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M54B30
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1530 kg (3373 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 228 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 3
530i
228hp(170 kW)
3.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 7.6 s
2000–2003
- Torque
- 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 247 km/h (153 mph)
- Displacement
- 2979 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M54B30
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1565 kg (3450 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 247 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 3
535i
232hp(173 kW)
3.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.0 s
1996–1998
- Torque
- 320 Nm (236 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 247 km/h (153 mph)
- Displacement
- 3498 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine
- M62B35
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1540 kg (3395 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 282 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 2
535i
232hp(173 kW)
3.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 7.6 s
1996–1998
- Torque
- 320 Nm (236 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 244 km/h (152 mph)
- Displacement
- 3498 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine
- M62B35
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1575 kg (3472 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 12.1 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 290 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 2
535i
241hp(180 kW)
3.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 6.9 s
1998–2003
- Torque
- 345 Nm (254 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Displacement
- 3498 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine
- M62TUB35
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1610 kg (3549 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 11.6 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 277 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 3
535i
241hp(180 kW)
3.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 7.6 s
1998–2003
- Torque
- 345 Nm (254 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 247 km/h (153 mph)
- Displacement
- 3498 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine
- M62TUB35
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1640 kg (3616 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 286 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 3
540i
282hp(210 kW)
4.4 l
6-speed manual
RWD
0–100 6.2 s
1996–1998
- Torque
- 420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Displacement
- 4398 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine
- M62B44
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1585 kg (3494 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 12.5 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 299 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 2
540i
282hp(210 kW)
4.4 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 6.4 s
1996–1998
- Torque
- 420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Displacement
- 4398 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine
- M62B44
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1615 kg (3560 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 12.3 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 294 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 2
540i
282hp(210 kW)
4.4 l
6-speed manual
RWD
0–100 6.2 s
1998–2003
- Torque
- 440 Nm (325 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Displacement
- 4398 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine
- M62TUB44
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1660 kg (3660 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 12.1 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 292 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 3
540i
282hp(210 kW)
4.4 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 6.4 s
1998–2003
- Torque
- 440 Nm (325 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Displacement
- 4398 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine
- M62TUB44
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1680 kg (3704 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 12.3 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 295 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 3
Diesel
525td
114hp(85 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 11.9 s
1996–2000
- Torque
- 230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 198 km/h (123 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M51D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1475 kg (3252 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 202 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 2
520d
134hp(100 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.6 s
2000–2003
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 206 km/h (128 mph)
- Displacement
- 1951 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M47D20
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1490 kg (3285 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 5.9 l/100 km (40 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 156 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 3
525tds
141hp(105 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.4 s
1996–2000
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 211 km/h (131 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M51D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1485 kg (3274 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 208 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 2
525tds
141hp(105 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 11.0 s
1996–2000
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 208 km/h (129 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M51D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1515 kg (3340 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 226 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- 2
525d
161hp(120 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.9 s
2000–2003
- Torque
- 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 219 km/h (136 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M57D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1575 kg (3472 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 179 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
525d
161hp(120 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 9.1 s
2000–2003
- Torque
- 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 219 km/h (136 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M57D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1605 kg (3538 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 211 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
530d
181hp(135 kW)
2.9 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.0 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 390 Nm (288 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 225 km/h (140 mph)
- Displacement
- 2926 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M57D30
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1555 kg (3428 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 192 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
530d
181hp(135 kW)
2.9 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.7 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 390 Nm (288 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 224 km/h (139 mph)
- Displacement
- 2926 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M57D30
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1575 kg (3472 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 221 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
530d
190hp(142 kW)
2.9 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.8 s
2000–2003
- Torque
- 410 Nm (302 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 230 km/h (143 mph)
- Displacement
- 2926 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M57D30
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1600 kg (3527 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 189 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
530d
190hp(142 kW)
2.9 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.0 s
2000–2003
- Torque
- 410 Nm (302 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 230 km/h (143 mph)
- Displacement
- 2926 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M57D30
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1630 kg (3594 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 221 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
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Touring E39/2 31 specifications
4805 mm189.2 in
Length
1800 mm70.9 in
Width
1445 mm56.9 in
Height
2830 mm111.4 in
Wheelbase
410 l14.5 cu ft
Trunk
120 mm4.7 in
Ground clearance
Petrol
520i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.8 s
1997–1998
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 212 km/h (132 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1545 kg (3406 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 232 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
520i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 12.0 s
1997–1998
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 207 km/h (129 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1585 kg (3494 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 256 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
520i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.7 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 212 km/h (132 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52TUB20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1555 kg (3428 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 225 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
520i
148hp(110 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 11.9 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 207 km/h (129 mph)
- Displacement
- 1991 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52TUB20
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1585 kg (3494 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 247 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
520i
168hp(125 kW)
2.2 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 9.5 s
2000–2004
- Torque
- 210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 222 km/h (138 mph)
- Displacement
- 2171 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M54B22
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1575 kg (3472 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 224 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
520i
168hp(125 kW)
2.2 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 10.7 s
2000–2004
- Torque
- 210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 219 km/h (136 mph)
- Displacement
- 2171 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M54B22
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1610 kg (3549 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 242 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
523i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.9 s
1997–1998
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 222 km/h (138 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1560 kg (3439 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 236 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
523i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 10.0 s
1997–1998
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 221 km/h (137 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1595 kg (3516 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 260 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
523i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.9 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 222 km/h (138 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52TUB25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1570 kg (3461 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 233 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
523i
168hp(125 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 9.9 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 221 km/h (137 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52TUB25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1595 kg (3516 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 247 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
525i
189hp(141 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.5 s
2000–2004
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 232 km/h (144 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M54B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1590 kg (3505 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 229 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
525i
189hp(141 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 9.3 s
2000–2004
- Torque
- 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 229 km/h (142 mph)
- Displacement
- 2494 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M54B25
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1625 kg (3583 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 243 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
528i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.9 s
1997–1998
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 231 km/h (144 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1585 kg (3494 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 236 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
528i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.9 s
1997–1998
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 227 km/h (141 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52B28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1615 kg (3560 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.6 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 253 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
528i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.9 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 231 km/h (144 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52TUB28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1600 kg (3527 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 227 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
528i
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.9 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 227 km/h (141 mph)
- Displacement
- 2793 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M52TUB28
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1630 kg (3594 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 249 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
530i
228hp(170 kW)
3.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 7.5 s
2000–2004
- Torque
- 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 245 km/h (152 mph)
- Displacement
- 2979 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M54B30
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1635 kg (3605 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 236 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
530i
228hp(170 kW)
3.0 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.0 s
2000–2004
- Torque
- 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 242 km/h (150 mph)
- Displacement
- 2979 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M54B30
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1670 kg (3682 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 257 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
540i
282hp(210 kW)
4.4 l
6-speed manual
RWD
0–100 6.3 s
1997–1998
- Torque
- 420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Displacement
- 4398 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine
- M62B44
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1735 kg (3825 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 12.8 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 305 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
540i
282hp(210 kW)
4.4 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 6.7 s
1997–1998
- Torque
- 420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Displacement
- 4398 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine
- M62B44
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1765 kg (3891 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 310 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
540i
282hp(210 kW)
4.4 l
6-speed manual
RWD
0–100 6.3 s
1998–2004
- Torque
- 440 Nm (325 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Displacement
- 4398 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine
- M62TUB44
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1785 kg (3935 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 12.7 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 303 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
540i
282hp(210 kW)
4.4 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 6.5 s
1998–2004
- Torque
- 440 Nm (325 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Displacement
- 4398 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine
- M62TUB44
- Aspiration
- naturally aspirated
- Curb weight
- 1810 kg (3990 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 12.7 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 303 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
Diesel
520d
134hp(100 kW)
2.0 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.9 s
2000–2004
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 203 km/h (126 mph)
- Displacement
- 1951 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine
- M47D20
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1615 kg (3560 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 6.1 l/100 km (39 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 163 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
525tds
141hp(105 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 10.7 s
1997–2000
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 208 km/h (129 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M51D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1615 kg (3560 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 215 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
525tds
141hp(105 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 11.4 s
1997–2000
- Torque
- 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 203 km/h (126 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M51D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1725 kg (3803 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
- Emissions standard
- Euro 2
525d
161hp(120 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 9.4 s
2000–2004
- Torque
- 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 215 km/h (134 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M57D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1780 kg (3924 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 187 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
525d
161hp(120 kW)
2.5 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 9.8 s
2000–2004
- Torque
- 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 213 km/h (132 mph)
- Displacement
- 2497 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M57D25
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1805 kg (3979 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 221 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
530d
181hp(135 kW)
2.9 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.3 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 390 Nm (288 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 222 km/h (138 mph)
- Displacement
- 2926 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M57D30
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1785 kg (3935 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 197 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
530d
181hp(135 kW)
2.9 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.9 s
1998–2000
- Torque
- 390 Nm (288 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 222 km/h (138 mph)
- Displacement
- 2926 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M57D30
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1810 kg (3990 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 227 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
530d
190hp(142 kW)
2.9 l
5-speed manual
RWD
0–100 8.1 s
2000–2004
- Torque
- 410 Nm (302 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 227 km/h (141 mph)
- Displacement
- 2926 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M57D30
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1785 kg (3935 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 194 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
530d
190hp(142 kW)
2.9 l
5-speed automatic
RWD
0–100 8.4 s
2000–2004
- Torque
- 410 Nm (302 lb-ft)
- Top speed
- 227 km/h (141 mph)
- Displacement
- 2926 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine
- M57D30
- Aspiration
- turbo
- Curb weight
- 1810 kg (3990 lb)
- Fuel tank
- 70 l (18.5 gal US)
- Fuel consumption
- 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
- CO₂
- 226 g/km (NEDC)
- Emissions standard
- Euro 3
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