BMW 5 Series - E39 (1997 to 2004)

The fourth generation of BMW 5 Series was introduced for the 1997 model year. Known as the E39, the fourth generation 5 Series was offered as a sedan or a station wagon. The E39 was offered with inline 6 and V8 gasoline engines, as well as inline 4 and inline 6 diesel engines, although no all wheel drive variant was produced. Notable variants for the fourth generation 5 Series include the 520i, 540i, 535i, 530i, 528i, 525i, 525d, 525tds, 523i, and the performance focused M5, Alpina B10 and Alpina D10. Built until 2004, the E39 was replaced by the E60 5 Series in 2004.