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(2007 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4000 cm3 / 244.1 cu in / 244.1 cu in, 225.2 kW / 302.0 hp / 302.0 hp @ 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm, 390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 10.5 l/100km / 26.9 mpg-UK / 22.4 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 540i | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4841 mm / 190.6 in / 190.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1725 kg / 3803 lb / 3803 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1846 mm / 72.7 in / 72.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2888 mm / 113.7 in / 113.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1558 mm / 61.3 in / 61.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1581 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.28 | Frontal area (A) | 2.26 m2 / 24.3 sq ft / 24.3 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.63 m2 / 6.8 sq ft / 6.8 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.7 kW / 21.0 hp / 21.0 hp |
| 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 | 87.0 mm / 3.43 in / 3.43 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.1 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.03 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 4000 cm3 / 244.1 cu in / 244.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 500.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.512 cu in/cylinder / 30.512 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 225.2 kW / 302.0 hp / 302.0 hp at 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 116.2 kW / 155.9 hp / 155.9 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 56.3 kW/l / 1.237 bhp/cu in / 1.237 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 97.5 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.87 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.08 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 175.1 kW/ton / 132.6 bhp/ton / 132.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.20 s / 6.20 s / 6.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 15.8 l/100km / 17.9 mpg-UK / 14.9 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 7.4 l/100km / 38.2 mpg-UK / 31.8 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 10.5 l/100km / 26.9 mpg-UK / 22.4 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 250 g/km / 402 g/mi / 402 g/mi | |
| Range | 667 km / 414 mi / 414 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| 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 |
| Brake diameter front | 348 mm / 13.7 in / 13.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 345 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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