BMW 5 Series E39 540i Sedan
210 kW286 PS282 hp440 Nm1998–2003
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- Power
- 210 kW 286 PS · 282 hp
- Torque
- 440 Nm 325 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,775 mm
- Displacement
- 4,398 cm³
Built 1998–2003, the BMW 5 Series E39 4.4 540i sedan develops 210 kW (286 PS) and 440 Nm of torque from a 4.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. The 5 Series E39 4.4 540i has rear-wheel drive.
Within the 5 Series E39 line-up of 3 petrol versions, it delivers 68% more power than the entry 2.2 520i (125 kW) and 84 kW less than the 4.9 M5 (294 kW).
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Engine
| Engine code | M62TÜB44 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 4,398 cm³ 4.4 l · 268 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 210 kW 286 PS · 282 hp |
| Torque | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,775 mm 188.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mm 70.9 in |
| Height | 1,435 mm 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm 111.4 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1998–2003 |
| Generation | 5 Series E39 (1995–2004) |
| New price | from about €31,035 (1995) Germany list price at launch (DM, converted to EUR at the fixed rate) |
| Used price today | about €3,300–12,000 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 724 listings |
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- Wikipedia - BMW 5 Series (E39)