BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i V8 6MT RWD (306 HP)
BMW 5 Series (E60) · 2003 - present · Petrol
The BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i V8 6MT RWD (306 HP) produces 306 hp and 390 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.0 l/100 km, equal to 264 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 306 hp
- Torque
- 390 Nm
- 0–100
- 6.2 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 306 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 225 kW |
| Torque | 390 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,000 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.2 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 11.0 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 16.2 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 8.0 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 264 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,841 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,029 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm |
| Cargo volume | 521 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,725 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,210 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/50 R17 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i V8 6MT RWD (306 HP) compared with 5,973 trims of other cars from the 2000–2006 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 306 hp | 171 hp |
better than 92%
|
| Torque | 390 Nm | 267 Nm |
better than 86%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 203 km/h |
better than 91%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.2 s | 10.2 s |
better than 91%
|
| Combined consumption | 11.0 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km |
better than 14%
|
| CO2 emissions | 264 g/km | 198 g/km |
better than 12%
|
| Cargo volume | 521 l | 498 l |
better than 79%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,725 kg | 1,440 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 (E60)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520d 6MT RWD (163 HP) | Diesel | 163 hp | 340 Nm | 8.6 s | 223 km/h | 5.9 l/100 km | 158 g/km | |
| 520d 6AT RWD (163 HP) | Diesel | 163 hp | 340 Nm | 8.7 s | 224 km/h | 6.9 l/100 km | 185 g/km | |
| 520i 5AT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 210 Nm | 9.9 s | 225 km/h | 9.8 l/100 km | 237 g/km | |
| 520i 6MT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 210 Nm | 9.0 s | 230 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | 219 g/km | |
| 525d 6AT RWD (177 HP) | Diesel | 177 hp | 400 Nm | 8.3 s | 227 km/h | 7.8 l/100 km | 208 g/km | |
| 525d 6MT RWD (177 HP) | Diesel | 177 hp | 400 Nm | 8.1 s | 230 km/h | 6.7 l/100 km | 179 g/km | |
| 523i 6MT RWD (177 HP) | Petrol | 177 hp | 230 Nm | 8.5 s | 235 km/h | 8.5 l/100 km | 205 g/km | |
| 523i 5AT RWD (177 HP) | Petrol | 177 hp | 230 Nm | 9.3 s | 232 km/h | 9.3 l/100 km | 224 g/km | |
| 525i 6AT RWD (192 HP) | Petrol | 192 hp | 245 Nm | 8.7 s | 233 km/h | 9.9 l/100 km | 239 g/km | |
| 525i 6MT RWD (192 HP) | Petrol | 192 hp | 245 Nm | 7.9 s | 238 km/h | 9.4 l/100 km | 228 g/km | |
| 525xi 6MT RWD (218 HP) | Petrol | 218 hp | 250 Nm | 8.3 s | 237 km/h | 9.6 l/100 km | 232 g/km | |
| 530d 6AT RWD (218 HP) | Diesel | 218 hp | 500 Nm | 8.4 s | 232 km/h | 10.3 l/100 km | 249 g/km |