(2003 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 545i Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E60 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4841 mm / 190.6 in / 190.6 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1846 mm / 72.7 in / 72.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1710 kg / 3770 lb / 3770 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2888 mm / 113.7 in / 113.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1558 mm / 61.3 in / 61.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1582 mm / 62.3 in / 62.3 in | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.280 | Frontal Area | 2.26 m2 / 24.3 sq ft / 24.3 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.63 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.7 mm / 3.26 in / 3.26 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4398 cm3 / 268.4 cu in / 268.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 549.75 cm3/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 244.6 kW / 332.6 hp / 332.6 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 450.0 Nm / 331.9 lbft / 331.9 lbft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 241.2 kW / 327.9 bhp / 327.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 74.6 kW/l / 1.662 bhp/cu in / 1.662 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 102.32 Nm/l / 0.895 lbft/cu in / 0.895 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.69 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.38 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 191.81 kW/ton / 260.79 bhp/ton / 260.79 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.90 s / 5.90 s / 5.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 15.8 l/100km / 17.9 mi/UK gal / 14.9 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 7.7 l/100km / 36.7 mi/UK gal / 30.5 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 10.6 l/100km / 26.6 mi/UK gal / 22.2 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 257 g/km / 414 g/mi / 414 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.40 m / 37.40 ft / 37.40 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7.5J x 17 LM | Wheels rear | 7.5J x 17 LM |
| Tyres front | 225/50 R 17 94W | Tyres rear | 225/50 R 17 94W |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 348 mm / 13.7 in / 13.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 345 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 545i Automatic
