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BMW 545i

General information

ModelBMW 545i
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.79 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.72 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.2 litres/100 km (25.57 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

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)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2043 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2800 litres (740 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering.
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1630 kg (3,593.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2190 kg (4,828.1 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD55840
Aprox price as new EUR58110
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