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E39 5 Series Touring Versions

BMW E39 5 Series Touring 540i Specs

(2000 - 2004) - Technical Specifications for Years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Petrol

4398 cm³
268.4 cu-in

V 8

286 PS
282 HP / 210 kW

440 Nm
324 lb-ft

250 km/h
155 Mph

12.6 L/100 km
22 MPG UK
19 MPG US

BMW E39 5 Series Touring 540i Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	E39

Body :	Estate

Num. of Doors :	5 doors


BMW E39 5 Series Touring 540i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Indirect Injection.

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	4398 cm³ / 268.4 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	92.0 x 82.7 mm 3.62 x 3.26 inches

Number of valves :	32 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10

Horsepower :	286 PS / 282 HP / 210 kW @ 5400 rpm

Maximum torque :	440 Nm / 324 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	6 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: 6th Gear Ratio:


BMW E39 5 Series Touring 540i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	12.6 L/100 km 22 MPG UK 19 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	9 L/100 km 31 MPG UK 26 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	18.7 L/100 km 15 MPG UK 13 MPG US

Range :	555 km / 345 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	70 L 18.5 US gallons 15.4 UK gallons

BMW E39 5 Series Touring 540i Safety Ratings

Euro NCAP	BMW E39 5 Series Touring 540i Euro NCAP Safety Rating Adult: Pedestrian: 4 of 5 1 of 5 Tested on: 1998

BMW E39 5 Series Touring 540i Performance

Top Speed :	250 km/h / 155 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	6.3 s


BMW E39 5 Series Touring 540i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	283.0 cm / 111.42 inches

Length :	480.5 cm / 189.17 inches

Width :	180.0 cm / 70.87 inches

Height :	144.0 cm / 56.69 inches

Front Axle :	151.2 cm / 59.53 inches

Rear Axle :	152.2 cm / 59.92 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.33

Curb Weight :	1815 kg / 4001 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	6.3 kg/hp


BMW E39 5 Series Touring 540i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Seat distribution :	2+3

Trunk / Boot capacity :	410 L / 14.5 cu-ft

Trunk / Boot First Row :	1525 L / 53.9 cu-ft


BMW E39 5 Series Touring 540i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (324 mm / 12.76 inches)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (298 mm / 11.73 inches)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	225/55 R16

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	225/55 R16

Front Wheels Width :	7.0"

Rear Wheels Width :	7.0"

Steering :	Recirculating ball

Front Suspension :	MacPherson struts. Coil springs.

Rear Suspension :	Coil Springs.