BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp) /Sedan 2005 - 2007/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E60)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 2005 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 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 2005 540i (306 Hp)?

306 Hp, 390 Nm
288 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 2005 540i (306 Hp)?

4.0 l
4000 cm³
244.09 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2005 BMW 540i (306 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E60) Sedan 2005 540i (306 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4841 mm
190.59 in.

What is the width of 2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1846 mm
72.68 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2005 BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp)?

1655 kg
3649 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2005 BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp)?

2210 kg
4872 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

520 l
18.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2005 BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E60)

Modification (Engine)

540i (306 Hp)

Start of production

2005

End of production

2007

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.2 l/100 km 14.5 US mpg
17.4 UK mpg
6.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 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

5.4 kg/Hp, 184.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.2 kg/Nm, 235.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

306 Hp @ 6300 rpm.

Power per litre

76.5 Hp/l

Torque

390 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 288 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

N62B40

Engine displacement

4000 cm³ 244.09 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

87 mm 3.43 in.

Piston Stroke

84.1 mm 3.31 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.8 l 14.58 US qt | 12.14 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1655 kg 3649 lbs.

Max. weight

2210 kg 4872 lbs.

Max load

555 kg 1224 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

520 l 18.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4841 mm 190.59 in.

Width

1846 mm 72.68 in.

Height

1468 mm 57.8 in.

Wheelbase

2888 mm 113.7 in.

Front track

1558 mm 61.34 in.

Rear (Back) track

1582 mm 62.28 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

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Tire size

225/50 R17

Wheel rim size

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