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Generation 4, E39

BMW 5-series Sedan

06.1996 - 10.2000 · Japan

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Generation 4, E39

DM25, DM28, DN44, DD25, DD28, DE44

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BMW 5-series, Generation 4, E39, Japan market. This overview covers 18 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (06.1996 - 10.2000). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 18 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
25 6S, 28 6S, 44 8S
Engine displacement, cc
2493–4398
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 5
Wheelbase, mm
2830
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98)

Specifications and technical details

18 versions

2.5 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

25 6S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
525iBase grade 11.1998 - 10.2000
525i M SportTop grade 08.1999 - 10.2000
525i Hi-LineTop grade 11.1998 - 10.2000
525iBase grade 01.1998 - 10.1998
525i Hi-LineTop grade 01.1998 - 10.1998
525iTop grade 06.1996 - 12.1997

2.8 L, 193 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

28 6S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
528iBase grade 11.1998 - 10.2000
528i Hi-LineTop grade 11.1998 - 10.2000
528iBase grade 01.1998 - 10.1998
528i Hi-LineTop grade 01.1998 - 10.1998
528iTop grade 06.1996 - 12.1997

2.8 L, 193 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

28 6S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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528i M SportTop grade 08.1999 - 10.2000

4.4 L, 286 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

44 8S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
540iBase grade 11.1998 - 10.2000
540i M SportTop grade 08.1999 - 10.2000
540i Hi-LineTop grade 11.1998 - 10.2000

4.4 L, 286 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

44 8S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
540iBase grade 01.1998 - 10.1998
540i Hi-LineTop grade 01.1998 - 10.1998
540iTop grade 08.1996 - 12.1997

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