Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 5
Power
286HP
Torque
440Nm
Consumption
12.6l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
6.7s
Top Speed
304km/h
Weight
1770kg
Price
60,714€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 5v
RWD
5 / 5 doors
410 L
70 L
210 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 540iA Touring · 286 CV (2000)
General description
The BMW 540iA Touring of the E39 generation is an ode to a golden era of motoring. It's not just a family car, it's a statement of intent; the perfect symbiosis between the versatility of a Touring body and the soul of a sports car, powered by a majestic V8 engine that defines its character and makes it a timeless object of desire.
Driving experience
Driving this car is a visceral experience. The 4.4-liter, 286-horsepower V8 pushes with a smoothness and forcefulness that captivates from the first moment. The engine sound is a deep, powerful melody that accompanies a linear and addictive acceleration. Its rear-wheel drive, combined with a superbly balanced chassis, conveys absolute confidence in corners, allowing for a pure and connected driving experience with the asphalt. It's a mile-eater that combines exceptional ride comfort with the ability to transform into a beast when demanded.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the E39, the work of Joji Nagashima, is considered by many to be the pinnacle of elegance and sportiness at BMW. Its lines are fluid, muscular, and perfectly proportioned, without a single superfluous angle. The Touring version adds a rear end that, far from detracting from its appeal, enhances its silhouette and gives it an imposing presence. It has aged with extraordinary grace, maintaining a classic and distinguished aesthetic that still turns heads two decades later.
Technology and features
At the turn of the millennium, this 5 Series represented a remarkable feat of engineering. Its V8 engine with an aluminum block and cylinder head, indirect injection, and 32 valves was a piece of high technology. The chassis, with advanced suspensions and stabilizer bars on both axles, was designed to offer benchmark dynamics. Although it lacks modern screens and assistance systems, its technology focused on the essentials: mechanics, active safety with ventilated disc brakes, and a build quality that is felt with every kilometer.
Competition
In its time, this high-performance estate competed with a very select elite. Its main adversaries were the Mercedes-Benz E 430 T-Modell (S210), which offered a more luxury and comfort-oriented approach, and the Audi A6 Avant 4.2 quattro (C5), which played the card of safety and all-wheel drive. Against them, the BMW 540iA was distinguished by its sportier character and the purity of its driving thanks to its rear-wheel drive.
Conclusion
The BMW 540iA Touring E39 is much more than a fast and practical car; it is an emotional machine, a 'sleeper' that encapsulates the best of BMW's engineering. It represents the perfect balance between family functionality and pure driving pleasure, a car for purists who value mechanics and sensations above all else. Today it is a modern classic, a rolling testament to an era when cars were made to be driven and felt with the heart.