Vehicle Profile

BMW M5 (E39)

1998–2003 · Sedan · RWD

$69,400 USDOriginal MSRP (2000)

original 2000 MSRP. This is a price reference, not a current market valuation or an offer for sale.

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Widely regarded as a high point for the super-sedan, the E39 M5 packed a 4.9-liter S62 V8 making 394 hp through a six-speed manual to the rear wheels. It balanced understated four-door practicality with genuine sports-car pace and a naturally aspirated soundtrack.

Horsepower
394 hp
Torque
369 lb-ft
0–60 mph
4.8s
Top Speed
155 mph
¼ Mile
13.3s
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan
Years
1998–2003
Original MSRP (2000)
$69,400 USD

Sources & data notes

Catalog verification date (recorded): June 17, 2026. Recorded spec confidence: high.

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Performance positioning

Compared with 467 cars in the Wheelz catalog.

Top Speed155 mph
Rank #306 / 46735th percentilehigher is better
Horsepower394 hp
Rank #273 / 46742th percentilehigher is better
0-60 mph4.8s
Rank #307 / 46734th percentilelower is better
Quarter Mile13.3s
Rank #237 / 38839th percentilelower is better