The BMW 5-serie E39 (1995-2000) was offered with 17 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L Petrol | 400 hp | 500 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 5.3 s | 13.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 4.4L Petrol | 286 hp | 440 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.7 s | 12.8 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 3.5L Petrol | 245 hp | 345 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 247 km/h | 7.4 s | 11.7 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.8L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 234 km/h | 8.8 s | 10.7 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.8L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 236 km/h | 7.5 s | 9.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.9L Diesel | 184 hp | 390 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 8.4 s | 8.3 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.9L Diesel | 184 hp | 390 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 8.0 s | 7.2 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Petrol | 170 hp | 245 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 226 km/h | 9.6 s | 10.3 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Petrol | 170 hp | 245 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 228 km/h | 8.5 s | 9.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 163 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 219 km/h | 9.1 s | 8.1 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 163 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 219 km/h | 8.9 s | 6.7 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 190 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 11.5 s | 9.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 190 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 10.2 s | 9.0 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 143 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 11.0 s | 9.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 143 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 211 km/h | 10.4 s | 8.3 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 136 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 206 km/h | 10.6 s | 5.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 115 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 198 km/h | 11.9 s | 7.9 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.