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BMW M5 E39 or BMW M5 E60?

1998–2003 vs 2004–2010 · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

BMW M5 E391998–2003 · 1 engine · Standard, IndividualSpecifications →Listings →
BMW M5 E602004–2010 · 3 engines · Standard, Individual, M Drivers PackageSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW M5 E391998–2003no listings
BMW M5 E602004–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length4,784 mmLength4,855 mm
Width1,801 mmWidth1,846 mm
Height1,412 mmHeight1,469 mm–1,512 mm
Wheelbase2,830 mmWheelbase2,889 mm
Ground clearance120 mmGround clearance120 mm
Trunk volume460 lTrunk volume500 l
Curb weight1,795 kgCurb weight1,830 kg–1,975 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years1998–2003Production years2004–2010
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines1Number of engines3
Power294 kW (400 hp)Power373 kW (507 hp)
Displacement (l)4.9Displacement (l)5.0
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManualGearboxAutomatic, Manual
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption13.9 l/100 km · 5.0 V8Lowest consumption14.6 l/100 km · 5.0 V10 Touring
Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · 5.0 V8Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 5.0 V10
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim31 · StandardItems in the base trim34 · Standard
Items in the top trim37 · IndividualItems in the top trim39 · Individual
Equipment · Comfort9 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors—Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering—
Head-up Display—Head-up Display✓
Push-button Start—Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Adaptive suspension—Adaptive suspension✓
Sport suspension✓Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Leather✓Leather✓
Heated Front Seats✓Heated Front Seats✓
Sport Seats✓Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia0 · 2
Navigation System—Navigation System✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor✓Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor—Light Sensor✓
Adaptive Headlights—Adaptive Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm✓Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels✓R18 Wheels—
R19 Wheels—R19 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M5 E39 or BMW M5 E60?

Length: BMW M5 E60 4,855 mm, BMW M5 E39 4,784 mm (a 71 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,889 vs 2,830 mm. Boot: 500 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M5 E39 or BMW M5 E60?

The most frugal BMW M5 E39 uses 13.9 l/100 km (5.0 V8); the most frugal BMW M5 E60 14.6 l/100 km (5.0 V10 Touring).

Which is more powerful — BMW M5 E39 or BMW M5 E60?

The strongest BMW M5 E39 makes 294 kW (400 hp) (5.0 V8); the strongest BMW M5 E60 373 kW (507 hp) (5.0 V10).

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