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BMW Encyclopedia
BMW generations, by the facts: history, engines, weak points, and real-world fuel consumption — no marketing.
BMW E28 (1981–1988) — History, Engines, Weak Points, Fuel Consumption
A complete guide to the BMW 5 Series E28: second-generation history, engines (M10, M20, M30, M21 diesel, and the first-ever M5's S38), typical weak points, fuel consumption, and owner feedback.
BMW E39 (1995–2003) — History, Engines, Weak Points, Fuel Consumption
A complete guide to the BMW 5 Series E39: fourth-generation history, engines (M52TU/M54/M62/S62), typical weak points, real-world fuel consumption, and owner feedback.
BMW E60 (2003–2010) — History, Engines, Weak Points, Fuel Consumption
A complete guide to the BMW 5 Series E60: fifth-generation history, engines (N52/N54/M57/S85), typical weak points, real-world fuel consumption, and owner feedback.
BMW F10 (2010–2017) — History, Engines, Weak Points, Fuel Consumption
A complete guide to the BMW 5 Series F10: sixth-generation history, engines (N20/N55/N63/N47/S63), typical weak points, real-world fuel consumption, and owner feedback.
BMW E34 (1988–1996) — History, Engines, Weak Points, Fuel Consumption
A complete guide to the BMW 5 Series E34: third-generation history, engines (M20, M50, M30, M60 V8, S38 M5), typical issues, real-world fuel consumption, and owner feedback.