BMW 5 Series 540i
4 Door Saloon with 6 speed Automatic gearbox
E60
Comprehensive statistics for the fifth generation E60 BMW 5 Series 540i, 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 6.3 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 2004.
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 | Not Specified |
| Engine Code | Not Specified |
| Transmission | Not Specified |
| Steering | Not Specified |
| 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) | 6.3 seconds |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | |
| Top Speed (km/h) | (limited to 250 km/h) |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,725 kg |
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 130 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | 250 g/km |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.29 Cd |
| Frontal Area (m2) | 2.26 m2 |
| Drag Area (CdA) | 0.66 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) | 1,582 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: | Bosch Motronic ME9.2.2 Fuel Injection |
| Intercooler: | No |
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes |
| Sump Type: | Wet Sump |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 0.69 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.38 |
Page Last Updated: 3rd November 2020