E39 5 Series - Whats the best engine? MPG & Performance?

E39 5 Series - Whats the best engine? MPG & Performance?

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callywally18

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435 posts

133 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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Evening All!

Having finally decided (partially) what model I will be going for next, I now need to decide what engine is going to be best.

Used to have a 520 and was surprisingly good on MPG, but also always felt like it just needed more poke.

So what would you guys say is the best engine in terms of MPG & performance? Or is there not much difference between the lot, and just go for a 530?

Any input would be great!

PS I dont have a great budget, so baring in mind which is the most reliable engine is also. WIll be spending £2k tops, then tinkering a little.

Thanks!

donaircooleone

427 posts

176 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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528i or 530i.

Bought a cheap 528i, very smart bit of metal for the cash and that straight six is delightful! Didn't struggle adjusting from a big diesel to it, plenty of grunt available on tap.

dbdb

4,311 posts

172 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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I have only been in a 528i and 530i - both are lovely cars.

Pebbles167

3,417 posts

151 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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530d's are cheap, great engine and 45mpg easily.

TheAngryDog

12,394 posts

208 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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If petrol then the 530i is hard to beat for the money. 540 and M5 are obviously in a different league but the 530 uses a proper steering rack rather than a box and isn't that slow all things considered.

Sport models look smart.

Patrick Bateman

12,143 posts

173 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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S62 hehe