Considering all aspects the best sports saloon of all time, still getting benchmarked by Hyundai/Genesis, GM and BMW themselves for what a sports saloon should be like

BMW M5 (E39) specs
Car type | 4-door saloon |
Curb weight | 1795 kg (3957 lbs) |
Dimensions | 4.78 m (188 in) long, 1.80 m (71 in) wide, 1.44 m (57 in) high |
Wheelbase | 2.83 m (111 in) |
Introduced | 1998 |
Origin country | Germany |
Views | 192.5k |
Lap times
Performance
0 - 100 kph | 5.1 s |
0 - 200 kph | 16.9 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.8 s |
0 - 60 mph | 4.6 s |
0 - 100 mph | 11.2 s |
0 - 150 mph | 27.7 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 9.3 s @ 92.6 mph |
1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 109.4 mph |
Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) |
0 - 100 mph - 0 | 15.5 s |
Est. max acceleration | 0.60 g (6 m/s²) |

Powertrain specs
Engine type | V8 |
Displacement | 4.9 l (299 ci) |
Power | 400 ps (395 bhp / 294 kw) @ 6600 rpm |
Torque | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) @ 3800 rpm |
Power / liter | 82 ps (81 hp) |
Power / weight | 223 ps (220 bhp) / t |
Torque / weight | 279 Nm (205 lb-ft) / t |
Transmission | 6 speed manual |
Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |
M5 competition




uptownfunker 6y ago
Bmw M5 E39 100-300 Km/h (by Javi930) (20.10.2011)
100-160 kph: 6.0 s
100-200 kph: 11.4 s
100-250 kph: 26.0 s
Max. speed: 295 kph
https://youtu.be/dFgVIGXWzQ0 (Vmax- and stopwatch-verified)
*excludes 100-300kph time (despite the video title) because Vmax confirms a little slower





someonewithabmw 9y ago
I do not know how reliable this is, but supposedly Sabine S. did a top speed run in a stock e39 M5 on the Nurburgring with 3 others in the car. The German spec car has no 155 mph limiter, and supposedly she reached over 190, i think the number claimed was 198 mph.



suren 9y ago
M5 e39 is in my opion the best ever sports saloon car made.I have one from brand new and it now sits at 240000km and every time I drive it,is like a new experience.So long live the super beast.

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malcbo 12y ago
My first V8, had it for 3 years now and continue loving it as it was the first day!
btw the picture at the right middle is mine

ky 12y ago
This was the best 5 series. The latest 5 series is ugly as hell and the m5 box is crap



understated 12y ago
The e39 m5 is a definitive classic of the 90's. Clean styling, a great engine and just a complete package overall. Could do with better brakes stock and a more precise gearbox but those can easily be resolved with the aftermarket (an expensive one). This car was easily capable of 0-60 in under 5 seconds with a capable driver and the right conditions.



Beast 12y ago
With the speed limiter removed, a base M5, no after market mods, will do 187mph drag limited. Put on some mods and the top speed climbs higher.
Best bang for the buck vehicle anyone can purchase today! I purchased mine 2 years ago when the prices were much higher but I don't have one regret.
1/4 can be done in 13.1 in stock form with decent tires.

TurkishAerolines 12y ago
I love this car but keep hearing lot's of engine problems. Is it true?



Anonymous 12y ago
unlimited it will do around 170mph, but i dont know if id spend $73,000 on this?