BMW 5 Series 540i 5AT RWD (286 HP)
BMW 5 Series · 1988 - present · Petrol
The BMW 5 Series 540i 5AT RWD (286 HP) produces 286 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and reaches 249 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.5 l/100 km, equal to 273 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 286 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- 0–100
- 6.8 s
- Top speed
- 249 km/h
Engine
| Power | 286 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 210 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,982 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 249 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 11.5 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 17.6 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 9.6 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 273 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,719 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Cargo volume | 459 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,650 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,160 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/60 Zr15 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 5 Series 540i 5AT RWD (286 HP) compared with 1,405 trims of other cars from the 1985–1991 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 128 hp |
better than 96%
|
| Torque | 400 Nm | 192 Nm |
better than 95%
|
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 187 km/h |
better than 95%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 11.9 s |
better than 95%
|
| Combined consumption | 11.5 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
better than 12%
|
| CO2 emissions | 273 g/km | 208 g/km |
better than 10%
|
| Cargo volume | 459 l | 449 l |
better than 62%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,650 kg | 1,233 kg |
better than 10%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 5 Series
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518i 5MT RWD (115 HP) | Petrol | 115 hp | 165 Nm | 12.8 s | 192 km/h | 8.6 l/100 km | 204 g/km | |
| 525 TD 4AT RWD (115 HP) | Diesel | 115 hp | 222 Nm | 13.9 s | 190 km/h | 7.3 l/100 km | — | |
| 525 TD 5MT RWD (115 HP) | Diesel | 115 hp | 222 Nm | 12.9 s | 194 km/h | 7.1 l/100 km | 188 g/km | |
| 518i 4AT RWD (115 HP) | Petrol | 115 hp | 165 Nm | 14.1 s | 192 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 524 TD 4AT RWD (115 HP) | Diesel | 116 hp | 220 Nm | 13.9 s | 190 km/h | 7.3 l/100 km | — | |
| 524 TD 5MT RWD (115 HP) | Diesel | 116 hp | 220 Nm | 12.9 s | 192 km/h | 7.1 l/100 km | 188 g/km | |
| 520i 4AT RWD (129 HP) | Petrol | 129 hp | 174 Nm | 13.9 s | 198 km/h | 10.3 l/100 km | — | |
| 520i 5MT RWD (129 HP) | Petrol | 129 hp | 174 Nm | 11.8 s | 203 km/h | 10.1 l/100 km | 240 g/km | |
| 525 TDS 4AT RWD (143 HP) | Diesel | 143 hp | 260 Nm | 11.6 s | 204 km/h | 7.2 l/100 km | — | |
| 525 TDS 5MT RWD (143 HP) | Diesel | 143 hp | 260 Nm | 11.0 s | 208 km/h | 7.0 l/100 km | 185 g/km | |
| 520i 5AT RWD (150 HP) | Petrol | 150 hp | 190 Nm | 12.0 s | 208 km/h | 9.7 l/100 km | — | |
| 520i 5MT RWD (150 HP) | Petrol | 150 hp | 190 Nm | 10.0 s | 211 km/h | 9.8 l/100 km | — |