BMW 540i xDrive (G30)

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BMW 5 series 2016 3.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 540i xDrive has been produced from January, 2016 to January, 2020. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 340 horsepower on 6500 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. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 210 000 to 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 xDrive has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 540i xDrive accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 540i xDrive in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.4 litres per 100km (13.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.6 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 900 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 10.1 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.

With the same engine there is also BMW 5 series version with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 540i AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 5.1 seconds), but more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 6.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km.

BMW 540i xDrive technical data

Model:	BMW 540i xDrive
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	2016. January ... 2020. January
Engine:	2998 cm³ Petrol, 6 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	340 HP ON 6500 RPM	Torque:	450 NM ON 1380 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (8 gears)	Drive type:	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed:	250 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	4.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.4 (combined) 9.6 (urban) 6.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	10.1 l/100km (23.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	68 litres (18 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.94m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter:	12.05 meters
Ground clearance:	139 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity:	530 litres
Gross weight:	2340 kg

BMW 540i 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
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 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 6500 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.
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.

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All BMW 5 series sedan [2016 - 2020] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
BMW 520i Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	2.0 Petrol	184 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530i Jan 2016 — Jan 2020 Most fuel efficient petrol version	2.0 Petrol	252 HP	5.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530i xDrive 4x4 Jan 2016 — Jan 2020	2.0 Petrol	252 HP	6.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW 520d Jan 2016 — Jan 2020 Most fuel efficient diesel version Only version with manual transmission	2.0 Diesel	190 HP	4.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 520d Jan 2016 — Jan 2020 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	190 HP	4.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 520d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2016 — Jan 2020	2.0 Diesel	190 HP	4.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW 525d Jan 2017 — Dec 2020	2.0 Diesel	231 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530e iPerformance Jan 2017 — Dec 2019	2.0 Hybrid	184 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530e Jan 2019 — Dec 2020	2.0 Hybrid	184 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530e 4x4 Jan 2019 — Dec 2020	2.0 Hybrid	184 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW 540i Jan 2016 — Jan 2020	3.0 Petrol	340 HP	6.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 540i xDrive 4x4 Jan 2016 — Jan 2020	3.0 Petrol	340 HP	7.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW 530d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2016 — Jan 2020	3.0 Diesel	249 HP	5.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW 530d Jan 2016 — Jan 2020	3.0 Diesel	265 HP	4.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2016 — Jan 2020	3.0 Diesel	265 HP	6.2 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW 540d 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2020	3.0 Diesel	320 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW M550d 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 Most powerfull diesel version (400 HP)	3.0 Diesel	400 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW M550i 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2018	4.4 Petrol	462 HP	8.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW M550i 4x4 Jan 2019 — Dec 2020 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds	4.4 Petrol	530 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel

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