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Specs of BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i (286 Hp) Steptronic /2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004/

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i (286 Hp) Steptronic /Sedan 2000 - 2004/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i (286 Hp) Steptronic?
12 l/100 km
19.6 US mpg
23.5 UK mpg
8.3 km/l
How fast is 2000 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i (286 Hp) Steptronic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec
0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 2000 540i (286 Hp) Steptronic?
286 Hp, 440 Nm
325 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 2000 540i (286 Hp) Steptronic?
4.4 l
4398 cm3
268.38 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2000 BMW 540i (286 Hp) Steptronic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) Sedan 2000 540i (286 Hp) Steptronic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2000 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
4775 mm
187.99 in.
What is the width of 2000 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
1800 mm
70.87 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2000 BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i (286 Hp) Steptronic?
1615 kg
3560 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i (286 Hp) Steptronic?
2220 kg
4894 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2000 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
460 l
16.2 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2000 BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i (286 Hp) Steptronic?
5, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
540i (286 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production
2000 year
End of production
2004 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
19.9 l/100 km 11.8 US mpg
14.2 UK mpg
5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9 l/100 km 26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.5 UK mpg
8.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.2 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
5.6 kg/Hp, 177.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.7 kg/Nm, 272.4 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
8
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
4
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
1615 kg 3560 lbs.
Max. weight
2220 kg 4894 lbs.
Max load
605 kg 1334 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.
Ride height (ground clearance)
120 mm 4.72 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
5 gears, automatic 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
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
225/55 R16W
Wheel rims size
16