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BMW E39 M5 (1998–2003): specs and known issues

The BMW E39 M5 was produced 1998–2003, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.

Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)

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E39 at a glance

Production1998–2003[1]
Body styleSedan[1]
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive[1]
Wheelbase2830 mm (111.4 in)[1]
Length4783 mm (188.3 in)[1]
Width1801 mm (70.9 in)[1]
Height1412 mm (55.6 in)[1]
Curb weight1795 kg (3957 lb)[1]

Engines offered

Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E39. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.

S62 1998–2003
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Generations and body styles

Related models

More M5 chassis codes: E28 · E34 · E60 · F10 · F90 · G90 · G99

Other BMWs that started in the 1990s: E36 3 Series · E46 3 Series · E39 5 Series · E38 7 Series · E31 8 Series · E53 X5 · E36/7 Z3 · E36/8 Z3 · E52 Z8 · E36 M3 · E36/7 Z3 M

Common questions

When was the BMW E39 M5 produced?

1998–2003, per Wikipedia.

Which engines were offered in the BMW E39 M5?

Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E39: S62. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: BMW M5 (revision 1379607386, read 2026-10-23)

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