2016 BMW 540i specifications

2016 BMW 540i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2975 mm 117.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1605 mm 63.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1630 mm 64.2 inches
Length 4936 mm 194.3 inches
Width 1868 mm 73.5 inches
Height 1479 mm 58.2 inches
Ground clearance 144 mm 5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1670 kg 3682 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.24
Frontal area 2.35 m²
CdA 0.56
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2998 cc
(182.949 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82 × 94.6 mm
3.23 × 3.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 340 PS (335 bhp) (250 kW)
at 5500-6500 rpm
maximum torque 450 Nm (332 ft·lb) (45.9 kgm)
at 1380-5200 rpm
Specific output 83.3 kW/litre
113.3 ps/litre
111.7 bhp/litre
1.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 150.1 Nm/litre
1.81 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1886.2 kPa (273.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.67 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
203.39 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 PS/kg
149.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 kW/kg
200.6 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.69 kg/kW
11.17 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 8.9/5.2/6.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km8.9/5.2/6.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre11.2/19.2/15.4 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG31.7/54.3/43.5 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG26.4/45.2/36.2 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 149.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) F
CO2 Effizienz (DE) B
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7½J x 17
Wheel size rear 7½J x 17
Tyres front 225/55 R 17 97Y
Tyres rear 225/55 R 17 97Y
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 8 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.64
Final drive ratio 2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID498267
Production total
Model code
Model family G30
RAC rating 25.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2016 BMW 540i added 2016-10-15.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4963mm, wb: 2975mm
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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4963mm, wb: 2975mm
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6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4963mm, wb: 2975mm
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BMW 540i xDrive -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 333 PS 328 bhp 245 kW 152.0 CO2 1820 kg
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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4936mm, wb: 2975mm
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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4936mm, wb: 2975mm
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