The BMW 5-serie touring (1997-2000) was offered with 14 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L Petrol | 286 hp | 440 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.7 s | 12.6 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.8L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 229 km/h | 9.3 s | 10.7 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.8L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 233 km/h | 7.9 s | 9.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.9L Diesel | 184 hp | 390 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 222 km/h | 8.9 s | 8.5 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.9L Diesel | 184 hp | 390 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 222 km/h | 8.3 s | 7.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Petrol | 170 hp | 245 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 222 km/h | 10.2 s | 10.7 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Petrol | 170 hp | 245 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 224 km/h | 8.9 s | 9.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 163 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 215 km/h | 9.6 s | 8.2 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 163 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 215 km/h | 9.4 s | 7.0 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 190 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 209 km/h | 12.2 s | 10.5 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 190 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 212 km/h | 10.6 s | 9.6 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 143 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 11.4 s | 9.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 143 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 10.7 s | 8.3 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 136 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 204 km/h | 10.9 s | 6.1 l/100km | 2 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.