BMW 540i Touring (Touring E39)

BMW 5 series 2000 4.4 petrol description

Estate car / wagon BMW 540i Touring has been produced from September, 2000 to April, 2004. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.4 litres, which produces power of 286 horsepower on 5400 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW 5 sērija 2000 - 2004 version and torque 440 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 290 000 and 490 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 5 series 4.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

BMW 540i Touring has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 540i Touring accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 540i Touring fuel consumption is 13 litres per 100km (7.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 19 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 520 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also BMW 5 series version with manual gearbox (BMW 540i MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds faster (in 6.3 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 12.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 12.2 litres per 100 km.
BMW 5 series 2000

BMW 540i Touring technical data

Model: BMW 540i Touring
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2000. September ... 2004. April 
Engine: 4398 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 307 g/km
Power: 286 HP ON 5400 RPM Torque: 440 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.0 (combined) 19.0 (urban) 9.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 13 l/100km (18.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.80m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Ground clearance: 120 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 410 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1525 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2310 kg

BMW 540i Touring engine M62B44TU

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 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 4398 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82.7 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 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 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 12 litres (12.7 quarts)
Power 286 HP ON 5400 RPM
Torque 440 NM ON 3600 RPM
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on BMW X5 BMW 7 sērija Land Rover Range Rover

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 [2000 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW 520d Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 136 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 520i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.2 Petrol 170 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 520i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 2.2 Petrol 170 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 525i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 525i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 525d Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 2.5 Diesel 163 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 525d Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 2.5 Diesel 163 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 530d Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004

Most powerfull diesel version (193 HP)

2.9 Diesel 193 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 530d Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004

Most powerfull diesel version (193 HP)

2.9 Diesel 193 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 530i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 530i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 540i

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

4.4 Petrol 286 HP 12.3 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW 540i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004

Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP)

4.4 Petrol 286 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 5 series 2000 reviews
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