








| What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E39)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats | 
|---|---|
| How fast is the car, 1998 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 250 km/h | 155.34 mph 0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec | 
| How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1998 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 286  Hp, 440  Nm 324.53 lb.-ft. | 
| What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1998 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 4.4 l 4398 cm3 268.38 cu. in. | 
| How many cylinders, 1998 BMW 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine | 
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E39) Sedan 1998 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. | 
| How long is this vehicle, 1998 BMW 5 Series Sedan? | 4775  mm 187.99 in. | 
| How wide is the vehicle, 1998 BMW 5 Series Sedan? | 1800  mm 70.87 in. | 
| What is the curb weight, 1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 1630  kg 3593.53 lbs. | 
| What is the gross weight, 1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 2170  kg 4784.03 lbs. | 
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 BMW 5 Series Sedan? | 460  l 16.24 cu. ft. | 
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 5, automatic transmission | 
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | 
| Model | 5 Series | 
| Generation | 5 Series (E39) | 
| Modification (Engine) | 540i V8 (286 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 | 19.9 l/100 km
							11.8 US mpg 14.2 UK mpg 5 km/l | 
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 9 l/100 km
							26.1 US mpg 31.4 UK mpg 11.1 km/l | 
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) | 
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.5 sec | 
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.5 sec | 
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 6.2 sec | 
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h 155.34 mph | 
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.7 kg/Hp, 175.5 Hp/tonne | 
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.7 kg/Nm, 269.9 Nm/tonne | 
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 286 Hp @ 5400 rpm. | 
| Power per litre | 65 Hp/l | 
| Torque | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 324.53 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm. | 
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal | 
| Engine Model/Code | M62B44 | 
| Engine displacement | 4398 cm3 268.38 cu. in. | 
| Number of cylinders | 8 | 
| Engine configuration | V-engine | 
| Cylinder Bore | 92 mm 3.62 in. | 
| Piston Stroke | 82.7 mm 3.26 in. | 
| Compression ratio | 10:1 | 
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 | 
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection | 
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine | 
| 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 | 
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1630 kg 3593.53 lbs. | 
| Max. weight | 2170 kg 4784.03 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 | Ventilated discs | 
| 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 |