BMW 540i (E60)

BMW 5 series 2007 4.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 540i has been produced from March, 2007 to January, 2010. 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 without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 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.
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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 6.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 540i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l), city fuel economy - 16 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.