BMW 540i Touring xDrive (G31)
BMW 5 series 2016 3.0 petrol description
Estate car / wagon BMW 540i Touring xDrive has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2020. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 340 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 450 Nm (Newton metres) on 1380 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Twin-Scroll turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 210 000 and 360 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This BMW 5 series 3.0 engine oil type is 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.
BMW 540i Touring xDrive has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 540i Touring xDrive accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 540i Touring xDrive fuel consumption is 7.3 litres per 100km (13.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 68 litres or 17.97 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1100 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 9.9 litres per 100 km, which is 36% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.
BMW 5 series safety
During safety testing BMW 5 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 5 series is evaluated with outstanding rate 91 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 85 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 5 series got 81 points from 100.
BMW 5 series safety equipment has been rated as average - 59 percents from 100.
BMW 540i Touring xDrive technical data
| Model: | BMW 540i Touring xDrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 2016. January ... 2020. December | ||
| Engine: | 2998 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 167 g/km |
| Power: | 340 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 450 NM ON 1380 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (8 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 (combined) 9.5 (urban) 6.1 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km (23.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres (18 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.94m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.50m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1700 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2495 kg | ||
BMW 540i Touring xDrive engine B58B30M0
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 2998 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 82 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 94.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| BMW 540i Touring xDrive oil type | 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 11.3 litres (11.9 quarts) |
| Power | 326 - 340 HP ON 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 - 500 NM ON 1380 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2015 |
| Duration of production | 9 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2018 onwards. |
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| Engine also used on | BMW 3 sērija BMW X5 BMW 7 sērija BMW 1 sērija and 8 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All BMW 5 series estate car [2016 - 2020] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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BMW 520i
Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 184 HP | - | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 530i Touring
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 252 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 | 2.0 Petrol | 252 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
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BMW 520d Touring
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 520d Touring
Jan 2016 — Dec 2019 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | 4.3 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 520d 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2019 | 2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 520d 4x4 Jan 2019 — Dec 2020 | 2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 525d Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 | 2.0 Diesel | 231 HP | - | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 540i Touring xDrive 4x4
Most powerfull petrol version (340 HP) |
3.0 Petrol | 340 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 530d Touring | 3.0 Diesel | 265 HP | 4.7 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530d Touring xDrive 4x4 | 3.0 Diesel | 265 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 540d 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 | 3.0 Diesel | 320 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
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BMW M550d 4x4
Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds |
3.0 Diesel | 400 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |