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Specs of BMW 5 Series (E60 LCI, facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic /2007, 2008, 2009, 2010/

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E60 LCI, facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic /Sedan 2007 - 2010/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E60 LCI, facelift 2007)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E60 LCI, facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic?
9.7 l/100 km
24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 5 Series 540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic?
232 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2007 5 Series (E60 LCI, facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.1 sec
0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 2007 540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic?
306 Hp, 390 Nm
288 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 2007 540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic?
4.0 l
4000 cm3
244.09 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2007 BMW 540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E60 LCI, facelift 2007) Sedan 2007 540i V8 (306 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 2007 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
4841 mm
190.59 in.
What is the width of 2007 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
1846 mm
72.68 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2007 BMW 5 Series (E60 LCI, facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic?
1660 kg
3660 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2007 BMW 5 Series (E60 LCI, facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic?
2220 kg
4894 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2007 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
520 l
18.4 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2007 BMW 5 Series (E60 LCI, facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic?
6, automatic transmission Steptronic

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
540i V8 (306 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production
2007 year
End of production
2010 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
14.4 l/100 km 16.3 US mpg
19.6 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
9.7 l/100 km 24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
232 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.8 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
5.4 kg/Hp, 184.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.3 kg/Nm, 234.9 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
N62B40A
Engine displacement
4000 cm3 244.09 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
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
4
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

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1660 kg 3660 lbs.
Max. weight
2220 kg 4894 lbs.
Max load
560 kg 1235 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
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.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
2000 kg 4409 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
90 kg 198 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4841 mm 190.59 in.
Width
1846 mm 72.68 in.
Width including mirrors
2030 mm 79.92 in.
Height
1468 mm 57.8 in.
Wheelbase
2888 mm 113.7 in.
Front track
1558 mm 61.34 in.
Rear (Back) track
1581 mm 62.24 in.
Front overhang
852 mm 33.54 in.
Rear overhang
1101 mm 43.35 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
142 mm 5.59 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.27
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.4 m 37.4 ft.

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, automatic transmission Steptronic
Front suspension
Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
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
225/50 R17
Wheel rims size
7.5J x 17