BMW 5 Series Touring 540i V8 5AT RWD (286 HP)
BMW 5 Series Touring · 1992 - present · Petrol
The BMW 5 Series Touring 540i V8 5AT RWD (286 HP) produces 286 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 14.5 l/100 km, equal to 345 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 286 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- 0–100
- 7.0 s
- Top speed
- 250 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 | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.0 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 14.5 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 22.0 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 10.2 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 345 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,719 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Cargo volume | 459 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,690 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,280 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/60 Zr15 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 5 Series Touring 540i V8 5AT RWD (286 HP) compared with 2,309 trims of other cars from the 1989–1995 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 138 hp |
better than 95%
|
| Torque | 400 Nm | 208 Nm |
better than 94%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 193 km/h |
better than 94%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.0 s | 11.6 s |
better than 92%
|
| Combined consumption | 14.5 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
better than 4%
|
| CO2 emissions | 345 g/km | 211 g/km |
better than 5%
|
| Cargo volume | 459 l | 442 l |
better than 62%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,690 kg | 1,299 kg |
better than 11%
|
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 Touring
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518i 5MT RWD (113 HP) | Petrol | 113 hp | 162 Nm | 13.4 s | 190 km/h | 8.7 l/100 km | 207 g/km | |
| 525 TD 4AT RWD (116 HP) | Diesel | 116 hp | 222 Nm | 14.7 s | 183 km/h | 9.1 l/100 km | — | |
| 525 TD 5MT RWD (116 HP) | Diesel | 116 hp | 222 Nm | 13.7 s | 188 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | 214 g/km | |
| 525 TDS 5AT RWD (143 HP) | Diesel | 143 hp | 260 Nm | 12.2 s | 200 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 525 TDS 5MT RWD (143 HP) | Diesel | 143 hp | 260 Nm | 11.6 s | 202 km/h | 8.0 l/100 km | 212 g/km | |
| 520i 5AT RWD (150 HP) | Petrol | 150 hp | 190 Nm | 12.4 s | 203 km/h | 10.8 l/100 km | — | |
| 520i 5MT RWD (150 HP) | Petrol | 150 hp | 190 Nm | 11.3 s | 205 km/h | 9.7 l/100 km | 231 g/km | |
| 525i 5AT RWD (192 HP) | Petrol | 192 hp | 250 Nm | 9.9 s | 217 km/h | 11.2 l/100 km | — | |
| 525i 5MT RWD (192 HP) | Petrol | 192 hp | 250 Nm | 9.2 s | 221 km/h | 10.2 l/100 km | 242 g/km | |
| 530i V8 5AT RWD (218 HP) | Petrol | 218 hp | 290 Nm | 9.0 s | 225 km/h | 12.5 l/100 km | — | |
| 530i V8 5MT RWD (218 HP) | Petrol | 218 hp | 290 Nm | 8.3 s | 227 km/h | 12.5 l/100 km | 298 g/km |