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)
E39 at a glance
| Production | 1998–2003 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Sedan | [1] |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive | [1] |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm (111.4 in) | [1] |
| Length | 4783 mm (188.3 in) | [1] |
| Width | 1801 mm (70.9 in) | [1] |
| Height | 1412 mm (55.6 in) | [1] |
| Curb weight | 1795 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.
If you've had work done on one, ask for quotes or share what you paid in the form on any repair page, and it becomes a data point for the next owner.
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
- Wikipedia: BMW M5 (revision 1379607386, read 2026-10-23)
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