The 530i is slightly lighter and its engine is slightly more efficient although not by much. So the 530i may get a few more mpg's IF you drive the cars simply to get best fuel economy. Both cars can easily last the useful length of their lives used if maintained properly and driven properly. That's my M62 powered BMW E39 540i-6spd and early pictures of an LS1 in our E36 Alpha chassis. We used levels to mark vertical and took external width measurements of both the M62 and LS1. This shows that the 4.4L M62 is nearly SEVEN INCHES WIDER than a 5.7L LS1 (the factory 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, 6.2 and 7.0L LS1 variants are the same size also), and e39 540i 6speed Supercharged, E36 v8 m62 with m60 headers, Turbp HX-40 0.6-0.5bar or 9psi, custom exhaust & Turbo manifold, injectors 440cc, ECU Invent EMS-2, Mishimoto Intercooler and oilcooler, etc… BMW iX Forums. 5K+ members. BMW Model Discussions. 5 Series. E39 (1997 - 2003) Top. A few days ago, my idle seemed a bit "lumpy" like a very light misfire and my SES light came on. Driving felt normal if not a bit down on torque below 3k twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine with 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque (M5) twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine with 617 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque (M5 Competition) Drivetrain: standard rear-wheel drive; available all-wheel drive (xDrive) The 530i and 530e trims offer ample passing power, speedy acceleration and great fuel Used versions of the BMW 540i E39 sell for as low as $6,000, with some of the best-used cars for under $10,000. 24-valve 5.4L V8 with a brake horsepower rating of 469. It produces a ground Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) Acceleration 0-60mph: Acceleration 0-100km/h: 6.2 s: Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) Standing quarter-mile: Standing kilometre: 25.9 s: Maximum speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) Power-to-weight ratio: Higher is better 170.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 PS/kg 125.17 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 kW/kg 167.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 Replacement 150 amp water cooled Bosch alternator for 1999-2001 E38 740i & 740iL, 1999-2003 E39 540i, and 2000-2003 X5 V8 (4.4 and 4.6 liter). Bosch is an original equipment supplier to BMW, and is the finest and most recognized German brand of alternator available. Buy only the best alternator for your BMW -- buy a Bosch alternator. 4xpsy.

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