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BMW 5-Series E39 Touring

Years1997–2000
BodyWagon
Variants28

The BMW 5-Series E39 Touring is a wagon, produced 1997–2000. This generation includes 28 variants available in Petrol and Diesel, with outputs ranging from 136 to 286 hp. The quickest variant in this generation reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. All variants in this generation use REAR WHEEL DRIVE drive. Select a variant below to compare full specifications, or use the fuel filter to narrow the list by powertrain type.

BMW 5-Series 1997 front view

BMW 5-Series E39 Touring28 variants

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CO₂
BMW 540i touring Executive
4,398 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
286hp / 210 kW
6.7s
12.6l/100km
304g/km
BMW 540i touring
4,398 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
286hp / 210 kW
6.7s
12.6l/100km
304g/km
BMW 528i touring Executive
2,793 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
9.3s
10.7l/100km
257g/km
BMW 528i touring Executive
2,793 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
7.9s
9.8l/100km
235g/km
BMW 528i touring
2,793 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
9.3s
10.7l/100km
257g/km
BMW 528i touring
2,793 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
7.9s
9.8l/100km
235g/km
BMW 530d touring Executive
2,926 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.9s
8.5l/100km
227g/km
BMW 530d touring Executive
2,926 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.3s
7.4l/100km
197g/km
BMW 530d touring
2,926 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.9s
8.5l/100km
227g/km
BMW 530d touring
2,926 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.3s
7.4l/100km
197g/km
BMW 523i touring Executive
2,495 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
10.2s
10.7l/100km
256g/km
BMW 523i touring Executive
2,495 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
8.9s
9.8l/100km
235g/km
BMW 523i touring
2,495 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
10.2s
10.7l/100km
256g/km
BMW 523i touring
2,495 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
8.9s
9.8l/100km
235g/km
BMW 525d touring Executive
2,497 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
163hp / 120 kW
9.6s
8.2l/100km
219g/km
BMW 525d touring Executive
2,497 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
163hp / 120 kW
9.4s
7.0l/100km
187g/km
BMW 525d touring
2,497 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
163hp / 120 kW
9.6s
8.2l/100km
219g/km
BMW 525d touring
2,497 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
163hp / 120 kW
9.4s
7.0l/100km
187g/km
BMW 520i touring Executive
1,991 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
12.2s
10.5l/100km
250g/km
BMW 520i touring Executive
1,991 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.6s
9.6l/100km
229g/km
BMW 520i touring
1,991 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
12.2s
10.5l/100km
250g/km
BMW 520i touring
1,991 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.6s
9.6l/100km
229g/km
BMW 525tds touring Executive
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
11.4s
9.4l/100km
250g/km
BMW 525tds touring Executive
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
10.7s
8.3l/100km
220g/km
BMW 525tds touring
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
11.4s
9.4l/100km
250g/km
BMW 525tds touring
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
10.7s
8.3l/100km
220g/km
BMW 520d touring Executive
1,951 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
136hp / 100 kW
10.9s
6.1l/100km
163g/km
BMW 520d touring
1,951 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
136hp / 100 kW
10.9s
6.1l/100km
163g/km
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Updated Jun 2026 · Specifications sourced from manufacturer press releases and homologation documents.

Quick answers

What body type is the BMW 5-serie touring (1997-2000)?

The BMW 5-serie touring (1997-2000) is a wagon. All 28 variants in this generation share this body configuration. Full specifications including dimensions, weight, and cargo volume are listed on each variant page.

How many variants does the BMW 5-serie touring (1997-2000) have?

The BMW 5-serie touring (1997-2000) has 28 variants, each representing a distinct combination of engine output, transmission type, and equipment level. Browse the table below to compare power, acceleration, and consumption across all specs.

What years was the BMW 5-serie touring (1997-2000) produced?

The BMW 5-serie touring (1997-2000) was produced 1997–2000. During this production run the model was offered with multiple engine options and powertrain configurations. All variants from this period remain indexed with their original manufacturer specifications.

What fuel types are available in the BMW 5-serie touring (1997-2000)?

The BMW 5-serie touring (1997-2000) is available in Petrol, Diesel. Each fuel variant carries its own consumption rating, CO₂ output, and performance figures. Use the fuel filter above to narrow the list by powertrain type.