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BMW 540i

General information

ModelBMW 540i
Year2010
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3901 ccm (238.04 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving10.5 litres/100 km (22.40 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3901 ccm (238.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.7 PS (226 kW or 302 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque390.00 Nm (39.8 kgf-m or 287.7 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 84.1 mm (3.4 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 ratio0.1780 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2860 litres (756 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (503.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1725 kg (3,803.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2210 kg (4,872.2 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR56130
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