Bmw 5 Series E39 M Sport
The BMW E39 is the fourth generation of the BMW 5 Series range of executive cars, which was manufactured from 1995 to 2004. It was launched in the saloon body style, with the station wagon body style (marketed as "Touring") introduced in 1996. Description: Used 2003 BMW 5 Series 540i with Rear-Wheel Drive, Sport Package, Leather Seats, Alloy Wheels, Side Airbags, and Premium Sound System Purchased on 09/28/03 and owned in CA until 04/15/19 Last serviced at 123,076 miles in Los Angeles, CA on 05/25/21.
There are 33 BMW 5 Series. Martin Birkmann, BMW E39 product manager, reckons the M Sport can lap the Nurburgring 20 seconds faster than the non-M sport 540i In the real world, the '03 M Sport does a better job of masking the 540i's 3800 lb weight in the corners. Where the '02 M Sport would understeer, the '03 is more effective at handling weight transfer.
Looking to buy a BMW E39 5 Series in 2025? We break down its pros, cons, reliability, and pricing. BMW E39 5-Series The E39 5-Series followed the E34 and significantly enhanced the comfort, quality, and speed for the passengers. It was produced from 1995 through 2003.
We have separate a model page for the E39 M5 here. The E39 BMW 5 Series, launched in 1995, represented a notable leap in design innovation, consolidating BMW's rich heritage by blending modern aesthetics with performance and advanced technologies. This generation reflected a major shift in design language, introducing more rounded lines and improved aerodynamics.
The result was a sleeker, sportier appearance that set it apart from its. Note too that BMW now made the Steptronic gearbox the automatic across the model range. The 535i and 540i received Dynamic Brake Control at this time, in 1999 came the first Sport models.
These most desirable of E39s got an aero kit, Sport suspension, Sport seats and steering wheel, 18-inch alloys, brushed aluminium trim and Sport kick plates. The BMW E39 5-series was produced from 09/1995-06/2003 for the 1996-2003 model years. In September of 2000, for the 2001 model year, BMW gave the E39 a facelift.
BMW makes a better, sturdier, less compromised car for the new millennium. Consumer Reports' April, 2005 issue specifically recommends the 2001.