BMW 5 Series E39 4.9 M5 Sedan
294 kW400 PS394 hp500 Nm1998–2003
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- Power
- 294 kW 400 PS · 394 hp
- Torque
- 500 Nm 369 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,775 mm
- Displacement
- 4,941 cm³
A 4.9-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 294 kW (400 PS) and 500 Nm of torque powers the BMW 5 Series E39 4.9 M5 sedan. The 5 Series E39 4.9 M5 has rear-wheel drive.
It is the most powerful of the 3 petrol versions in the 5 Series E39 range, with 135% more output than the entry 2.2 520i (125 kW). On top of that, it is the strongest on torque (500 Nm).
The 5 Series E39 4.9 M5 in numbers: strong points
- Most powerful petrol version of the 5 Series E39: 294 kW (400 PS)
- Most torque in the range: 500 Nm
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Engine
| Engine code | S62B50 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 4,941 cm³ 4.9 l · 302 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 294 kW 400 PS · 394 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 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)