1999 BMW 5-Series Review
Performance, practicality, and more room for packages.
1999 5-Series Review Summary & Specifications
Judged by safety, performance, comfort and appearance, BMW?s 5 Series cars deliver the ultimate in driving pleasure.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Ray Thursby |
| Model Lineup | |
| Engines (standard) | 4.4-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 190-hp dohc 2.8-liter inline-6 (528i) |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | Dual airbags, front side-impact airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Munich, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-334-4BMW |
| Manufacturer URL | www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 39470 |
| Model Tested MSRP | 540i |
| Standard Equipment | Anti-lock brakes, dual-zone automatic climate control, 12-speaker AM/FM/cassette stereo, power moonroof, remote keyless entry, power windows/mirrors/door locks, onboard computer, traction control, alloy wheels, power adjustable steering column, sport seats, sports suspension, Montana leather upholstery |
| Destination Charge | |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Rear side-impact airbags ($385), Xenon headlights ($500) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 55355 |
| Horse Power | 282 @ 5700 |
| Torque | 310 @ 3900 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/24 |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 188.0/70.9/56.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | 59.5/60.0 |
| Turning Radius | 37.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/NA/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.9/NA/34.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 11.1 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3748 |
| Stock Tires | P235/45R-17; P255/40R-17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |