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540D XDRIVE
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
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TRIM
MSRP
BMW 530i Sedan $52,650
BMW 530i xDrive Sedan $54,950
BMW 540i Sedan $58,200
BMW 540i xDrive Sedan $60,500
BMW 540d xDrive Sedan $62,000
BMW M550i xDrive Sedan $73,900
BMW M5 Sedan $102,600
ENGINE
Type:
2,993cc Inline-6 turbocharged Diesel
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (Double VANOS)
Power [hp at rpm]: 261 at 4,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 457 at 2,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.0 x 90.0
Compression Ratio: 16.5:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 26 / 36
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
8-speed automatic
Ratios: 5.00, 3.20, 2.14, 1.72, 1.31, 1.00, 0.82, 0.64
Final Drive: 2.56
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,019
Weight distribution: 54 / 46
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.0
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
40.1
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Auto-leveling, directionally-adaptive and automatic headlights
  • Daytime running lights
  • LED headlights
  • P245/45 HR18 run-flat all-season tires
  • Parking assist with rear camera
  • Security system
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Tracker system
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
194.6
Width [in.]:
73.5
Height [in.]:
58.2
Wheelbase [in.]: 117.1
Front Track [in.]: 63.0
Rear Track [in.]: 63.9
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.26
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 door curb lights
  • 4 doors
  • Approach lights
  • Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
  • Chrome exhaust tip
  • Fog lights in front
  • Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror with tilt-down and indicator lights
  • Power remote, heated, folding and auto-dimming left door mirror with indicator lights
  • Power sliding and tilting glass sunroof with one-touch open / close and tilt
  • Variable intermittent, rain-detecting and speed-sensitive wipers with heated washers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.8
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.5
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.5
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
58.7
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.9
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
18.7
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 12-way power driver sport bucket seat with lumbar support and memory
  • 12-way power front passenger sport bucket seat with lumbar support
  • 5 12V power outlets
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, RDS, MP3 capability, voice activation, single in-dash CD-player and 12 speakers
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light and tie-down anchors
  • Cargo concealed storage
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Clock
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front and rear
  • Driver footrest
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • HD radio
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Internet access
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • LCD monitors in front and rear
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Leather steering-wheel and shift knob
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Navigation system with voice activation
  • Power tilting and telescoping steering-wheel with auto tilt-away
  • Power windows with one-touch open in front and rear
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear 40/20/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest with storage
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Remote window and sunroof control
  • Satellite radio capability
  • Smart Key
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Sport steering-wheel
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • USB input jacks
  • Universal garage-door opener
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • Wireless device connectivity
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Emergency communication system
  • Forward Collision Warning
  • Front adjustable head restraints
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control