BMW 5 series 2000 E39 Sedan

This generation of BMW 5 series E39 has been produced from January, 2000 to December, 2004. We can provide information about 15 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This BMW is available with five petrol engines with displacement from 2.2 to 4.4 litres and power of from 170 to 286 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.9 litres and power of from 136 to 193 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (8 versions), as well as automatic (7 versions) gearbox.

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BMW 5 series 2000 E39 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9 to 12.2 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.9 to 8.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 5 series 2000 E39 sedan petrol engine version is BMW 520i, consuming 9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 5 series 2000 E39 sedan diesel - BMW 520d for 100 kilometers consumes 5.9 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 5 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 4 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +3% for petrol engines and +4% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 5 series modification.

BMW 5 series 2000 E39 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 216 to 295 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 156 to 221 grams per kilometer. From BMW 5 series with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has BMW 520i which produces an average of 216 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the BMW 5 series diesels least CO2 distributes BMW 520d - 156 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.2 seconds has BMW 540i version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 520d reaching this speed only in 11 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.0 petrol 6-cylinder 231 hp version (BMW 530i) and 3 other versions.

Lenght of BMW 5 series is 478 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - BMW 5 series is about 2 cm longer than Volkswagen Passat sedan, but 2 cm shorter than Audi A6 sedan. BMW 5 series gross weight is from 2000 to 2200 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 11 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 5 series trunk space is 460 litres.

This BMW is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 2900 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 5 series repair costs are 220 € per year. Users calculated BMW 5 series 2000 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2400 € cost per year and 0.18 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 59%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 5 series for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their BMW 5 series in average time of 3 weeks. Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 5 series prices and costs.

In user reviews BMW 5 series received average grade 8.5 (from 10) - better than average rate for same years cars (7.7). 97% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

BMW 5 series modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW 520d Sep 2000 — Jul 2003

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 136 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 520i Sep 2000 — Jul 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.2 Petrol 170 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 520i Sep 2000 — Jul 2003 2.2 Petrol 170 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 525i Sep 2000 — Jul 2003 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 525i Sep 2000 — Jul 2003 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 525d Sep 2000 — Jul 2003 2.5 Diesel 163 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 525d Sep 2000 — Jul 2003 2.5 Diesel 163 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 530d Sep 2000 — Jul 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (193 HP)

2.9 Diesel 193 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 530d Sep 2000 — Jul 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (193 HP)

2.9 Diesel 193 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 530i Sep 2000 — Jul 2003 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 530i Sep 2000 — Jul 2003 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 535i V8 Jan 2000 — Dec 2003 3.5 Petrol 245 HP 11.8 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 535i Sep 2000 — Jul 2003 3.5 Petrol 245 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 540i

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds

4.4 Petrol 286 HP 12.2 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW 540i Sep 2000 — Jul 2003

Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP)

4.4 Petrol 286 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 5 series service and maintenanceOil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

BMW 5 series prices

BMW 5 series 2000 - 2004 sedan price in Latvia is from 1300 € to 4700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 5 series price is very high - BMW 5 series is approximately for 43 percents more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 2000 - 2004 prices).

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
BMW 5 series 2004 price 2900 € 3700 € 4700 €
BMW 5 series 2003 price 2700 € 3500 € 4300 €
BMW 5 series 2002 price 2000 € 2800 € 3500 €
BMW 5 series 2001 price 1800 € 2400 € 3000 €
BMW 5 series 2000 price 1300 € 2000 € 3000 €

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BMW 5 series reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service BMW 5 series reliability is little below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2015 defects were detected in an average of 33.6 percent of BMW 5 series of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 32.1%.

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BMW 5 series 2000 E39 sedan features (options)

Percentage of BMW 5 series with corresponding feature (option)

Conditioning
81%
Climate control
81%
Metallic paint
64%
Rain sensor
63%
Xenon headlights
63%
Cruise control
47%
Adjustable steering wheel
46%
Leather upholstery
43%
Rear parking sensors
36%
Heated seats
34%
Front parking sensors
30%
Auxiliary heating
24%
Navigation
24%
Electrically adjustable seats
22%
Sunroof
21%
Dimming mirrors
21%
Tire pressure control
15%
Electrically adjustable steering wheel
15%

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BMW 5 series reviews

Total 101 BMW 5 series owner reviews

BMW 5 series 2000 Sedan Diesel 3.0 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2012 (age of car 12 years) Owned for:85`000 kilometers (5 years)
Average fuel consumption: 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 1050 € (~ 210 € per year)
Total car rating:
7
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