BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 (235 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 (235 Hp) /Sedan 1996 - 1998/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E39)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 (235 Hp)?

10.2 l/100 km
23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l

How fast is 1996 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 (235 Hp)?

247 km/h | 153 mph
0-100 km/h: 7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.7 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1996 535i V8 (235 Hp)?

235 Hp, 320 Nm
236 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1996 535i V8 (235 Hp)?

3.5 l
3498 cm³
213.46 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 BMW 535i V8 (235 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E39) Sedan 1996 535i V8 (235 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1996 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4775 mm
187.99 in.

What is the width of 1996 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1800 mm
70.87 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1996 BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 (235 Hp)?

1615 kg
3560 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 (235 Hp)?

2105 kg
4641 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 (235 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E39)

Modification (Engine)

535i V8 (235 Hp)

Start of production

1996

End of production

1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.2 l/100 km 23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.7 sec

Maximum speed

247 km/h 153 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.9 kg/Hp, 145.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5 kg/Nm, 198.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

235 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

67.2 Hp/l

Torque

320 Nm @ 3300 rpm. 236 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M62B35

Engine displacement

3498 cm³ 213.46 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Coolant

12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1615 kg 3560 lbs.

Max. weight

2105 kg 4641 lbs.

Max load

490 kg 1080 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l 16.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

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

1515 mm 59.65 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, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Several arms and rods

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/50 R15

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 (235 Hp) /1996, 1997, 1998/