BMW 5 Series 540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic

2007 - 2010
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Body type
Sedan, 5 seats
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Boot capacity
520 l
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Engine capacity
4000 cm3
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Power
306 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
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Transmission
6 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic
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Transmission
Rear wheel drive
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Acceleration to 100 km/h
6.1 sec
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Max. speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited
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Fuel
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Average consumption
9.7 l/100 km

General Information

Modification (Engine)
540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production
2007 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
End of production
2010 year

Engine

Power
306 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Power per litre
76.5 Hp/l
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
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
Fuel System
Multi-point indirect injection
Valvetrain
DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track
1581 mm
Width
1846 mm
Height
1468 mm
Length
4841 mm
Front track
1558 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
1.4
Front overhang
852 mm
Rear overhang
1101 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
142 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO2 emissions
232 g/km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.1 sec
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.4 l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.9 l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.7 l
Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
5.8 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load
560 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
Fuel tank capacity
70 l
Max. roof load
100 kg
Permitted towbar download
90 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
520 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
2000 kg
Max. weight
2220 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, automatic transmission Steptronic
Front suspension
Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rims size
7.5J x 17
Tires size
225/50 R17

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