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BMW E39 5 Series (1995–2004): specs and known issues
The BMW E39 5 Series was produced 1995–2004, in the executive car class, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
E39 at a glance
| Production | September 1995 – May 2004 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Executive car (E) | [1] |
| Body style | Sedan, Wagon/Touring | [1] |
| Layout | FR layout | [1] |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm (111.4 in) | [1] |
| Length | 4775–4805 mm (188.0–189.2 in) | [1] |
| Width | 1800 mm (70.9 in) | [1] |
| Height | 1435–1445 mm (56.5–56.9 in) | [1] |
| Curb weight | 1500–1845 kg (3307–4068 lb) | [1] |
Engines offered
Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E39. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.
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Generations and body styles
- Previous generation: E34 5 Series (1987–1996)
- Next generation: E60 5 Series (2003–2010)
Related models
More 5 Series chassis codes: E12 · E28 · E34 · E60 · E61 · F10 · F11 · F07 · F18 · G30 · G31 · G38 · G60 · G61
Other BMWs that started in the 1990s: E36 3 Series · E46 3 Series · E38 7 Series · E31 8 Series · E53 X5 · E36/7 Z3 · E36/8 Z3 · E52 Z8 · E36 M3 · E39 M5 · E36/7 Z3 M
Common questions
When was the BMW E39 5 Series produced?
September 1995 – May 2004, per Wikipedia.
Which engines were offered in the BMW E39 5 Series?
Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E39: M52, M54, M62, M47, M51, M57. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW 5 Series (E39) (revision 1379835393, read 2026-10-23)
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