BMW 5 Series 540i (225kW)
4 Door Saloon with 6 speed Automatic gearbox
E60

Comprehensive statistics for the fifth generation E60 BMW 5 Series 540i (225kW), a 4 door petrol saloon with a 6 speed automatic gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 225 kW of power and 390 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 6.2 seconds.

The BMW 5 Series E60 started production in 2002 and was in production for approximately 8 years, stopping production in 2010.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 2007.

Specification

Trim Not Specified
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 6 Speed Automatic
Body Style Saloon
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine 4.0L V8 32V DOHC
Engine Code N62B40O1
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Power Assisted Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front Not Specified
Suspension Rear Not Specified
Brakes Front 348 mm Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear 345 mm Ventilated Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted ABS
VED L
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 225 kW @ 6,300 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 390 N⋅m @ 3,500 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 6.2 seconds
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) 25.8 seconds
Top Speed (km/h) (limited to 250 km/h)
Weight US (kg) 1,735 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 130 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) 232 g/km
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.27 Cd
Frontal Area (m2) 2.26 m2
Drag Area (CdA) 0.61 CdA
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,841 mm
Width (mm) 1,846 mm
Height (mm) 1,468 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 7.5J x 17
Rear: 7.5J x 17
Tyres Front: 225/50 R17 94W
Rear: 225/50 R17 94W
Front Track (mm) 1,558 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,581 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,888 mm
Turning Circle (m)
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 70 L

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: V8 90° vee
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 4,000
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 87 x 84.1
Valvetrain: DOHC
Valves: 32
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Fuel Management: EFI
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: Yes
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 0.69
Final Drive Ratio: 3.39

Page Last Updated: 11th November 2020