Compare: BMW 5 Series 1996 Sedan 235 Hp

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

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.2 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

247 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.9 kg/Hp, 145.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5 kg/Nm, 198.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

235 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

67.2 Hp/l

Torque

320 Nm @ 3300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M62B35

Engine displacement

3498 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm

Compression ratio

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1615 kg

Max. weight

2105 kg

Max load

490 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

4775 mm

Width

1800 mm

Height

1435 mm

Wheelbase

2830 mm

Front track

1515 mm

Rear (Back) track

1526 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, 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