Compare: BMW M5 1998 Sedan 400 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M5 (E39)

Modification (Engine)

4.9 V8 (400 Hp)

Start of production

October, 1998

End of production

August, 2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

21.1 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.8 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

336 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Weight-to-power ratio

4.3 kg/Hp, 232.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.4 kg/Nm, 290.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

400 Hp @ 6600 rpm.

Power per litre

81 Hp/l

Torque

500 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S62B50

Engine displacement

4941 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94 mm

Piston Stroke

89 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC, Double-VANOS

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1720 kg

Max. weight

2290 kg

Max load

570 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1800 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1800 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

90 kg

Dimensions

Length

4784 mm

Width

1800 mm

Width including mirrors

1990 mm

Height

1437 mm

Wheelbase

2830 mm

Front track

1515 mm

Rear (Back) track

1527 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.31

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.6 m

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

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 345 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 328 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 245/40 R18, Rear wheel tires: 275/35 R18

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 18, Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 18