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BMW 5-Series E39

Years1995–2000
BodySedan
Variants35

The BMW 5-Series E39 is a sedan, produced 1995–2000. This generation includes 35 variants available in Petrol and Diesel, with outputs ranging from 115 to 400 hp. The quickest variant in this generation reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. All variants in this generation use REAR WHEEL DRIVE drive. Select a variant below to compare full specifications, or use the fuel filter to narrow the list by powertrain type.

BMW 5-Series 1995 front view

BMW 5-Series E3935 variants

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BMW M5
4,941 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
400hp / 294 kW
5.3s
13.9l/100km
336g/km
BMW 540i Protection Executive
4,398 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
286hp / 210 kW
6.7s
12.8l/100km
307g/km
BMW 540i Protection
4,398 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
286hp / 210 kW
6.7s
12.8l/100km
307g/km
BMW 540i Executive
4,398 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
286hp / 210 kW
6.4s
12.1l/100km
292g/km
BMW 540i
4,398 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
286hp / 210 kW
6.4s
12.1l/100km
292g/km
BMW 535i Executive
3,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
245hp / 180 kW
7.4s
11.7l/100km
289g/km
BMW 535i
3,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
245hp / 180 kW
7.4s
11.7l/100km
289g/km
BMW 528i Executive
2,793 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.8s
10.7l/100km
252g/km
BMW 528i Executive
2,793 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
7.5s
9.9l/100km
228g/km
BMW 528i
2,793 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.8s
10.7l/100km
252g/km
BMW 528i
2,793 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
7.5s
9.9l/100km
228g/km
BMW 530d Executive
2,926 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.4s
8.3l/100km
227g/km
BMW 530d Executive
2,926 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.0s
7.2l/100km
197g/km
BMW 530d
2,926 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.4s
8.3l/100km
227g/km
BMW 530d
2,926 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.0s
7.2l/100km
197g/km
BMW 523i Executive
2,495 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.6s
10.3l/100km
245g/km
BMW 523i Executive
2,495 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
8.5s
9.4l/100km
225g/km
BMW 523i
2,495 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.6s
10.3l/100km
245g/km
BMW 523i
2,495 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
8.5s
9.4l/100km
225g/km
BMW 525d Executive
2,497 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
163hp / 120 kW
9.1s
8.1l/100km
216g/km
BMW 525d Executive
2,497 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
163hp / 120 kW
8.9s
6.7l/100km
179g/km
BMW 525d
2,497 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
163hp / 120 kW
9.1s
8.1l/100km
216g/km
BMW 525d
2,497 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
163hp / 120 kW
8.9s
6.7l/100km
179g/km
BMW 520i Executive
1,991 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
11.5s
9.9l/100km
237g/km
BMW 520i Executive
1,991 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.2s
9.0l/100km
215g/km
BMW 520i
1,991 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
11.5s
9.9l/100km
237g/km
BMW 520i
1,991 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.2s
9.0l/100km
215g/km
BMW 525tds Executive
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
11.0s
9.4l/100km
250g/km
BMW 525tds Executive
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
10.4s
8.3l/100km
220g/km
BMW 525tds
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
11.0s
9.4l/100km
250g/km
BMW 525tds
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
10.4s
8.3l/100km
220g/km
BMW 520d Executive
1,951 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
136hp / 100 kW
10.6s
5.9l/100km
156g/km
BMW 520d
1,951 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
136hp / 100 kW
10.6s
5.9l/100km
156g/km
BMW 525td Executive
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
115hp / 85 kW
11.9s
7.9l/100km
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BMW 525td
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
115hp / 85 kW
11.9s
7.9l/100km
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Updated Jun 2026 · Specifications sourced from manufacturer press releases and homologation documents.

Quick answers

What body type is the BMW 5-serie E39 (1995-2000)?

The BMW 5-serie E39 (1995-2000) is a sedan. All 35 variants in this generation share this body configuration. Full specifications including dimensions, weight, and cargo volume are listed on each variant page.

How many variants does the BMW 5-serie E39 (1995-2000) have?

The BMW 5-serie E39 (1995-2000) has 35 variants, each representing a distinct combination of engine output, transmission type, and equipment level. Browse the table below to compare power, acceleration, and consumption across all specs.

What years was the BMW 5-serie E39 (1995-2000) produced?

The BMW 5-serie E39 (1995-2000) was produced 1995–2000. During this production run the model was offered with multiple engine options and powertrain configurations. All variants from this period remain indexed with their original manufacturer specifications.

What fuel types are available in the BMW 5-serie E39 (1995-2000)?

The BMW 5-serie E39 (1995-2000) is available in Petrol, Diesel. Each fuel variant carries its own consumption rating, CO₂ output, and performance figures. Use the fuel filter above to narrow the list by powertrain type.