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Technical data

This 535i MT (235 hp) engine was fitted in the E39 Sedan (4-door), which was produced by BMW from 1995 to 2000. In addition to this engine, 23 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km18litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km8.4litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km11.9litre
Fuel tank capacity70litre
Cruising rangefrom 390 to 830km
Fuel98 RON
Top speed247km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7second

Engine

Displacement3498cm3
Engine power235bhp
RPM at max powerto 5 700RPM
Maximum torque320Nm
RPM at max torque3300RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutV-type
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4
Bore84mm
Stroke78.9mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle11.3m

Body

Seats5
Length4775mm
Width1800mm
Height1435mm
Wheelbase2830mm
Front track1512mm
Rear track1526mm
Ground clearance140mm
Kerb weight1540kg
Gross weight2075kg
Displacement535kg
Min. boot capacity460litre
Max. boot capacity460litre
Body typeSedan

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, Multi wishbone, Dampers, Spring
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City21.6 litres / 100km
Highway10.1 litres / 100km
Average14.3 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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