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1997 BMW 5 Series
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
E39
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
535i Sedan
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
235 hp
Power (kW)
173 kW
Torque
320 Nm (236 lb-ft)
Top speed
244 km/h
(152 mph)
0–60 mph
6.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,775 mm
(188.0 in)
Width
1,800 mm
(70.9 in)
Height
1,435 mm
(56.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,830 mm
(111.4 in)
Curb weight
1,615 kg
(3,560 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,300 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
7.5 litres
Engine Configuration
3,498 cc
Bore
84 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
78.9 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Service Intervals
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
10.2 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,516 mm
(59.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,530 mm
(60.2 in)
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Ground Clearance
120 mm
(4.7 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Left
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Car Classification
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
BMW
813 vehicles
Gross Weight
2,105 kg
(4,641 lb)
Cargo Capacity
490 kg
(1,080 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
Rear
One-touch up/down
Driver
Passenger
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Yes
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual (Electric)
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
74.1
Central Bore (CB), rear
74.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
115 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Equalizer
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Seatbelt Warning Indicator
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Cooled
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Yes
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Rear
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Footwell (Front | Rear)
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Optional
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
460 litres
Depth
1,090 mm
(42.9 in)
Carpet
Design
Colour
Black
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Ski/Snowboard-bag
Optional
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Parking Assist
Optional
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
1998
Adult Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
1/4 stars
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Child Protection
Feature
Passenger
Rear
Isofix
Passenger
-
Rear
Optional
Integrated Child Seat
Passenger
-
Rear
Optional
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D2S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H7
HB3
Fog Light, Front
H8
HB4
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
BAX9s (H6W)
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
Awards
Motor Trend
Import Car of the Year
1997
5 Series
Model
18 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Volume
Optional
Rubber
Optional
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)
Sedan
Variant
5 Series Standard
1973–2026
5 Series Sedan Generations
5 of 13
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E39
1996–2001
Year
1997
Powertrain
535i Sedan
Horsepower
235 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 5-speed
Sedan
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 5-speed
