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E39 M5 Gas Mileage

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March 24, 2026

How Much Fuel Does the E39 M5 ACTUALLY Use? - YouTube
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The Highest Mileage BMW E39 M5 in the World? - YouTube
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E39 M5 Fuel Consumption Jump to Latest 64K views 128 replies 72 participants last post by paul88 Jan 6, 2016 S. Technical Specs: BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp) Sedan /1998, 1999, 2000/ Fuel consumption, Dimensions, 400 Hp, 250 km/h, 155.34 mph, 0-100 km/h: 5.3 sec, 0-60 mph: 5 sec, 13.9 l/100 km, 16.9 US mpg, 20.3 UK mpg, 7.2 km/l. Explore the BMW E39 5 Series M5 1998, 1999, 2000 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data.

BMW M5 (E39) specs (1998-2003): performance, dimensions & technical ...
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Get all the Info. Hi All, I have the pleasure of owning a 2002 E39 530i sport and a 1999 E39 M5. Both are not perfect however amazing machines to drive.

BMW M5 (E39) specs (1998-2003): performance, dimensions & technical ...
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I have only owned the M5 for a month heavy on petrol around 10 mpg around town is this normal? Looking forward to sharing thoughts and feedback. all the best Jason. In this video I compare the fuel consumption of the E39 M5 to the E60 M5 to see if either can reach the mythical figure of 30L per 100 kilometers or 9 miles per gallon.

VIDEO: Check Out one of the Lowest-Mileage E39 BMW M5 example in North ...
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BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 (400 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 13.9 l/100 km 16.9 mpg US 20.3 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 21.1 l/100 km 11.1 mpg US 13.4 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 9.8 l/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 (400 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 sec. The maximum speed is 250 km/h 155 mph. 1998 BMW M5 specs, 0-60, quarter mile, lap times, price, top speed, engine specifications, pictures, updated September 2025.

The World's Highest Mileage E39 M5? - YouTube
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Bmw 5 Series E39 MPG (Fuel Consumption), Road Tax, Fuel Economy and emissions data. Compare Car MPGs. Average fuel consumption: 29.33MPG, average CO2 emissions:245.41 g/km based on 145 models.

E39 M5 with 400,000 Miles: Is it 12-hour Road Trip Worthy? - 5Series.net
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03 M5 ~15 mpg and 01 530i manual ~18 mpg. I do a lot of city in the 530 but does seem pretty low. Reply reply RuprectGern.

Meet your heroes: celebrating the understated brilliance of the E39 BMW ...
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