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    540i Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of BMW 5 Series 540i
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    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Engine
    Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
    Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
    Bore Engine: 89
    Engine (cc): 3982
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
    Engine (L): 4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 80
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Engine
    Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
    Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
    Bore Engine: 89
    Engine (cc): 3982
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
    Engine (L): 4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 80
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Variable Intake Manifold: yes
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Variable Intake Manifold: yes
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Type: Total
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Type: Total
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 8.5
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 28
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 13.9
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 17
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 8.2
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 29
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 14.4
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 16
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 27
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
    Maximum Speed (mph): 149
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 26.5
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 286
    Maximum Power (kW): 210
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 286
    Maximum Power (kW): 210
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 8.5
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 13.9
    EU 83 City (mpg): 17
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 8.2
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 14.4
    EU 83 City (mpg): 16
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual
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