BMW 5 Series 540i 5AT RWD (286 HP)
BMW 5 Series · 2000 - present · Petrol
The BMW 5 Series 540i 5AT RWD (286 HP) produces 286 hp and 440 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and reaches 249 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.3 l/100 km, equal to 295 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 286 hp
- Torque
- 440 Nm
- 0–100
- 6.4 s
- Top speed
- 249 km/h
Engine
| Power | 286 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 210 kW |
| Torque | 440 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,398 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 249 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.4 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 12.3 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 18.4 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 8.8 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 295 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic (Steptronic) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,775 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm |
| Cargo volume | 459 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,660 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,200 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/55 R16 95W |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 5 Series 540i 5AT RWD (286 HP) compared with 4,671 trims of other cars from the 1997–2003 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 157 hp |
better than 92%
|
| Torque | 440 Nm | 245 Nm |
better than 93%
|
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 200 km/h |
better than 92%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.4 s | 10.7 s |
better than 93%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.3 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
better than 7%
|
| CO2 emissions | 295 g/km | 201 g/km |
better than 7%
|
| Cargo volume | 459 l | 503 l |
better than 61%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,660 kg | 1,394 kg |
better than 16%
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520d 5MT RWD (136 HP) | Diesel | 136 hp | 280 Nm | 10.6 s | 206 km/h | 5.9 l/100 km | 156 g/km | |
| 525d 5AT RWD (163 HP) | Diesel | 163 hp | 350 Nm | 9.1 s | 219 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | 216 g/km | |
| 525d 5MT RWD (163 HP) | Diesel | 163 hp | 350 Nm | 8.9 s | 219 km/h | 6.7 l/100 km | 179 g/km | |
| 520i 5AT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 210 Nm | 10.2 s | 220 km/h | 9.9 l/100 km | 237 g/km | |
| 520i 5MT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 210 Nm | 9.1 s | 226 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | 216 g/km | |
| 525i 5AT RWD (192 HP) | Petrol | 192 hp | 245 Nm | 8.9 s | 232 km/h | 10.3 l/100 km | 247 g/km | |
| 525i 5MT RWD (192 HP) | Petrol | 192 hp | 245 Nm | 8.1 s | 238 km/h | 9.4 l/100 km | 225 g/km | |
| 530d 5AT RWD (193 HP) | Diesel | 193 hp | 410 Nm | 8.0 s | 230 km/h | 8.3 l/100 km | 221 g/km | |
| 530d 5MT RWD (193 HP) | Diesel | 193 hp | 410 Nm | 7.8 s | 230 km/h | 7.1 l/100 km | 189 g/km | |
| 530i 5AT RWD (231 HP) | Petrol | 231 hp | 300 Nm | 7.6 s | 245 km/h | 10.7 l/100 km | 257 g/km | |
| 530i 5MT RWD (231 HP) | Petrol | 231 hp | 300 Nm | 7.1 s | 250 km/h | 9.5 l/100 km | 229 g/km | |
| 535i 5AT RWD (245 HP) | Petrol | 245 hp | 345 Nm | 7.6 s | 246 km/h | 11.8 l/100 km | 286 g/km |