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BMW 545i

General information

ModelBMW 545i
Year2003
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating67.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving16.3 litres/100 km (14.43 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.9 litres/100 km (21.58 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power333.00 PS (245 kW or 328 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque450.00 Nm (45.9 kgf-m or 331.9 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke92.0 x 82.7 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1953 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 348 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 345 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1705 kg (3,758.9 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions264.0 g/km
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