BMW 5 Series 540i V8 • 306 HP
Sedan6-speed manualRear Wheel Drive2007-2010
306 HP
Power
6.1 sec
0-100 km/h
250 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeSedan
Doors4
Seats5
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
PowertrainInternal Combustion Engine
Performance
0-100 km/h6.1 sec
0-60 mph5.8 sec
Top Speed250 km/h
Powertrain
Power306 HP @ 6300 rpm
Torque390 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine
Displacement4000 cc
Engine CodeN62B40A
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Cylinders8
ConfigurationV-engine
CompressionCompression Ratio10.5:1
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder4
BoreCylinder Bore87 mm
StrokePiston Stroke84.1 mm
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel InjectionMulti-port manifold injection
Oil Capacity8 L
Suspension & Chassis
Suspension
Front Susp.Front SuspensionSpring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Susp.Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Brakes
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesVentilated discs
Steering & Wheels
SteeringSteering TypeRack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
TiresTires Size225/50 R17
Wheel Rims7.5J x 17
Assist SystemsAssisting SystemsABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Length4841 mm
Width1846 mm
Width (mirrors)Width (w/ mirrors)2030 mm
Height1468 mm
Wheelbase2888 mm
Front Overhang852 mm
Rear Overhang1101 mm
Ground Clearance142 mm
Front Track1558 mm
Rear Track1581 mm
Turning Circle11.4 m
Drag Coeff.Drag Coefficient0.28 Cd
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight1650 kg
Max Weight2210 kg
TrunkTrunk Capacity520 L
Roof LoadMax Roof Load100 kg
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
Combined10.5 L/100km
Emissions
CO₂ NEDCCO₂ (NEDC)250 g/km
Emission Std.Emission StandardEuro 4
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
Fuel Tank70 L
US MPG22 mpg
UK MPG27 mpg
km per Liter10 km/L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type6-speed manual
Gears6
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationRear Wheel Drive
Towing & Load Capacity
Trailer (unbraked)Trailer (without brakes)750 kg
Trailer (12%)Trailer (12% grade)2000 kg
TowbarTowbar Download90 kg
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