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BMW E39 M5 1998 vs BMW M5 2026

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BMW M5
BMW M5
2026
612,530 SAR
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Price & ownership
Price range 612,530 SAR – 700,000 SAR
Used market price
Engine
Fuel type Petrol Plug-in hybrid
Displacement 5.0 L 4.4 L
Cylinders 8 8
Power 400 hp 727 hp
Torque 500 Nm 1,000 Nm
Battery capacity 18.6 kWh
Electric range 67 km
Performance
0–100 km/h 4.8 s 3.5 s
Top speed 250 km/h 305 km/h
Transmission Manual · 6 Automatic · 8
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive (RWD) All-wheel drive (AWD)
Fuel economy
Fuel economy 7.5 km/L 7.5 km/L
Tank capacity 70 L 60 L
Dimensions
Length 4,784 mm 5,096 mm
Width 1,800 mm 1,970 mm
Height 1,437 mm 1,510 mm
Wheelbase 2,830 mm 3,006 mm
Boot capacity 460 L 466 L
Weight 1,720 kg 2,435 kg
Ground clearance 130 mm
Seats 5 5
Doors 4 4
Safety
Airbags 6 8
NCAP rating ★★★★★
ADAS systems 4
  • Track-tuned suspension
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Carbon or vented brakes
  • Motorsport-derived engine
5
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Active lane keeping
  • Blind spot assist
  • 360 camera
  • Driving Assistant Professional
Features
Key features
  • Naturally aspirated S62 V8
  • Six-speed manual only
  • Understated Q-car looks
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid
  • 67 km electric range
  • M xDrive all-wheel drive
  • BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8.5
Warranty
Warranty 4 years / 200,000 km

FAQs about this comparison

Which costs less in fuel?

At 20,000 km per year, BMW E39 M5 1998 costs roughly 6,213 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 6,213 SAR for BMW M5 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).

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