BMW 540i (Touring E39)
BMW 5 series 1995 4.4 petrol description
Estate car / wagon BMW 540i has been produced from January, 1998 to December, 2000. 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 1995 - 2000 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 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 540i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 540i fuel consumption is 12.4 litres per 100km (8.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 18 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 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.
BMW 5 series safety
During safety testing BMW 5 series has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 5 series is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 5 series got one star.
BMW 540i technical data
| Model: | BMW 540i | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 1998. January ... 2000. December | ||
| Engine: | 4398 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 286 HP ON 5400 RPM | Torque: | 440 NM ON 3600 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 (combined) 18.0 (urban) 9.1 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km (19.3 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) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1525 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2280 kg | ||
BMW 540i 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 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 |
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 1999 onwards. |
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| 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 [1995 - 2000] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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BMW 520i Touring
Jan 1995 — Sep 2000 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 520i Touring Jan 1995 — Sep 2000 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 520d Touring
Mai 2000 — Sep 2000 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 136 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 523i Touring Jan 1995 — Sep 2000 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 523i Touring Jan 1995 — Sep 2000 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 525tds Touring Jan 1996 — Mai 2000 | 2.5 Diesel | 143 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 525tds Touring Jan 1996 — Mai 2000 | 2.5 Diesel | 143 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 525d Touring Mai 2000 — Sep 2000 | 2.5 Diesel | 163 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 525d Touring Mai 2000 — Sep 2000 | 2.5 Diesel | 163 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 528i Touring Mar 1997 — Sep 2000 | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 528i Touring Mar 1997 — Sep 2000 | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 530d Touring
Sep 1998 — Sep 2000 Most powerfull diesel version (184 HP) |
2.9 Diesel | 184 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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BMW 530d Touring
Sep 1998 — Sep 2000 Most powerfull diesel version (184 HP) |
2.9 Diesel | 184 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 540i
Jan 1998 — Dec 2000 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds |
4.4 Petrol | 286 HP | 12.4 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 540i Touring
Jun 1997 — Sep 2000 Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP) |
4.4 Petrol | 286 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |