BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp) 2005

General Information

Modification (Engine)

540i (306 Hp)

Start of production

2005 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

2007 year

Engine

Power

306 Hp @ 6300 rpm.

Power per litre

76.5 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

390 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine displacement

4000

Cylinder Bore

87 mm

Piston Stroke

84.1 mm

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Coolant

13.8 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1582 mm

Width

1846 mm

Height

1468 mm

Length

4841 mm

Front track

1558 mm

Wheelbase

2888 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.2 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.2 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.9 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

555 kg

Kerb Weight

1655 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

520 l

Max. weight

2210 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Wheel rims size

Tires size

225/50 R17

BMW 5 Series 540i (306 Hp)