Engines available with automatic transmission on the BMW E39:
Gasoline engines:
* M52B20TU (2.0 L inline 6-cylinder)
* M52B25TU (2.5 L inline 6-cylinder)
* M52B28TU (2.8 L inline 6-cylinder)
* M54B22 (2.2 L inline 6-cylinder)
* M54B25 (2.5 L inline 6-cylinder)
* M54B30 (3.0 L inline 6-cylinder)
* N52B25 (2.5 L inline 6-cylinder)
* S62B50 (5.0 L V8)
Diesel engines:
* M51D25TU (2.5 L inline 6-cylinder)
* M57D25TU (2.5 L inline 6-cylinder)
* M57D30TU (3.0L inline 6-cylinder)
Available automatic transmissions:
*GM 5L40E: 5-speed transmission used on entry-level models.
* ZF 5HP18: 5-speed gearbox used on most models.
* ZF 5HP24: 5-speed transmission used on V8 models and some diesel models.
* ZF 6HP26: 6-speed transmission used on V8 and some diesel models.