Compare: BMW 5 Series 1998 Station wagon (estate) 286 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series Touring (E39)

Modification (Engine)

540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1998

End of production

2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.4 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.1 kg/Hp, 164.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4 kg/Nm, 252.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

65 Hp/l

Torque

440 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M62B44

Engine displacement

4398 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

82.7 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1740 kg

Max. weight

2280 kg

Max load

540 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1525 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

4805 mm

Width

1800 mm

Height

1440 mm

Wheelbase

2830 mm

Front track

1512 mm

Rear (Back) track

1522 mm

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

Semi-trailing arm

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

225/55 R16W

Wheel rim size