| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series |
| Generation | 5 Series (E39) |
| Modification (Engine) | 535i V8 (245 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1998 year |
| End of production | 2000 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 16.9 l/100 km 13.9 US mpg 16.7 UK mpg 5.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 8.5 l/100 km 27.7 US mpg 33.2 UK mpg 11.8 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 6.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 6.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 6.6 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h 155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.6 kg/Hp, 152.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.7 kg/Nm, 214.3 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 245 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 70 Hp/l |
| Torque | 345 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 254.46 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M62B35 |
| Engine displacement | 3498 cm3 213.46 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 78.9 mm 3.11 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1610 kg 3549.44 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2150 kg 4739.94 lbs. |
| Max load | 540 kg 1190.5 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 460 l 16.24 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4775 mm 187.99 in. |
| Width | 1800 mm 70.87 in. |
| Height | 1435 mm 56.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm 111.42 in. |
| Front track | 1512 mm 59.53 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1526 mm 60.08 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/55 R16W |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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