BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) /Sedan 1998 - 2000/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E39)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1998 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.2 sec
0-60 mph: 5.9 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1998 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

286 Hp, 440 Nm
325 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1998 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

4.4 l
4398 cm³
268.38 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1998 BMW 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E39) Sedan 1998 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1998 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4775 mm
187.99 in.

What is the width of 1998 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1800 mm
70.87 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

1630 kg
3594 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

2170 kg
4784 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E39)

Modification (Engine)

540i V8 (286 Hp)

Start of production

1998

End of production

2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.7 l/100 km 13.3 US mpg
16 UK mpg
5.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

5.9 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

5.7 kg/Hp, 175.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.7 kg/Nm, 269.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

65 Hp/l

Torque

440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 325 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M62B44

Engine displacement

4398 cm³ 268.38 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in.

Piston Stroke

82.7 mm 3.26 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1630 kg 3594 lbs.

Max. weight

2170 kg 4784 lbs.

Max load

540 kg 1190 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l 16.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4775 mm 187.99 in.

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in.

Height

1435 mm 56.5 in.

Wheelbase

2830 mm 111.42 in.

Front track

1512 mm 59.53 in.

Rear (Back) track

1526 mm 60.08 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Several arms and rods

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/55 R16 W

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) /1998, 1999, 2000/