BMW 540i (E60)
BMW 5 series 2003 4.0 petrol description
Sedan BMW 540i has been produced from March, 2006 to March, 2007. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.0 litres, which produces power of 306 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 390 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 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. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 460 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This BMW 5 series 4.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 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 6.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 540i fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 16.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
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, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 5 series got one star.
BMW 540i technical data
| Model: | BMW 540i | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2006. March ... 2007. March | ||
| Engine: | 4000 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 264 g/km |
| Power: | 306 HP ON 6300 RPM | Torque: | 390 NM ON 3500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 (combined) 16.2 (urban) 8.0 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.84m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.47m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 520 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2210 kg | ||
BMW 540i engine N62B40
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 460,000 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 | 4000 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 87 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 84.1 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 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 | 8 litres (8.5 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 14.2 litres (15 quarts) |
| Power | 306 HP ON 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 390 NM ON 3500 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2001 |
| Duration of production | 9 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 7 sērija |
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| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW 520d
Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 163 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 520d Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 | 2.0 Diesel | 163 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 520i Jul 2003 — Mar 2005 | 2.2 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 520i Sep 2003 — Mar 2005 | 2.2 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 523i
Mar 2005 — Mar 2007 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.5 Petrol | 177 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 523i Mar 2005 — Mar 2007 | 2.5 Petrol | 177 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 525i Sep 2003 — Mar 2005 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 525i Sep 2003 — Mar 2005 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 525i Mar 2005 — Mar 2007 | 2.5 Petrol | 218 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 525i Mar 2005 — Mar 2007 | 2.5 Petrol | 218 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 525xi 4x4 Mar 2005 — Mar 2007 | 2.5 Petrol | 218 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| BMW 525xi 4x4 Mar 2005 — Mar 2007 | 2.5 Petrol | 218 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
| BMW 525d Jan 2004 — Mar 2007 | 2.5 Diesel | 177 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 525d Jan 2004 — Mar 2007 | 2.5 Diesel | 177 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i Jul 2003 — Mar 2005 | 3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i Jul 2003 — Mar 2005 | 3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i Mar 2005 — Mar 2007 | 3.0 Petrol | 258 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i Mar 2005 — Mar 2007 | 3.0 Petrol | 258 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530xi 4x4 Mar 2005 — Mar 2007 | 3.0 Petrol | 258 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| BMW 530xi 4x4 Mar 2005 — Mar 2007 | 3.0 Petrol | 258 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
| BMW 530d Jul 2003 — Sep 2005 | 3.0 Diesel | 218 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530d Jul 2003 — Sep 2005 | 3.0 Diesel | 218 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530d Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 | 3.0 Diesel | 231 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530d Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 | 3.0 Diesel | 231 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530xd 4x4 Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 | 3.0 Diesel | 231 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| BMW 530xd 4x4 Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 | 3.0 Diesel | 231 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
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BMW 535d
Sep 2004 — Mar 2007 Most powerfull diesel version (272 HP) |
3.0 Diesel | 272 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 540i Mar 2006 — Mar 2007 | 4.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 540i Mar 2006 — Mar 2007 | 4.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 545i Sep 2003 — Sep 2005 | 4.4 Petrol | 333 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 545i Sep 2003 — Sep 2005 | 4.4 Petrol | 333 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 550i
Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds |
4.8 Petrol | 367 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 550i
Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 Most powerfull petrol version (367 HP) |
4.8 Petrol | 367 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |