BMW M5 3.0 Sedan Europe 5.0 MT Base, Configuration
| Volume | 4.9 l |
| Power | 400 hp |
| Consumption | 13.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Trunk volume | 460 l |
| Front tires | 245/40R18 |
| Rear tires | 275/35R18 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | October 1998 — July 2003 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 6 |
| Engine capacity | 4,941 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 5.30 With |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,783 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,801 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,412 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Front track width | 1,515 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,527 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,795 kg |
| Specific gravity | 4.49 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 70 l |
| Trunk volume | 460 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 8-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 400 hp |
| Maximum power | 294 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,600 |
| Maximum torque | 500.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 51.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,800 |
| Compression ratio | 11.00 |
| Cylinder diameter | 94.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 89.000 mm |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 21.10 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 9.80 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 13.90 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
| Rear stabilizer | |
| Sports suspension |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels |
Tires
| Front wheels | 245/40R18 |
| Rear wheels | 275/35R18 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights |
Side mirrors
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors |
Roof
| Luke |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
Interior design
| Leather upholstery |
Seats
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Electric front seats |
Interior electrical package
| Electric front windows | |
| Rear electric windows |
Active and passive safety systems
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag | |
| Curtain airbags |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Front parking sensors | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) |
Child safety
| ISOFIX mounting |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Climate control |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| CD player | |
| CD changer |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | ? |