2024 BMW 5 Series 540d xDrive Steptronic, 8-speed

  • Mild-Hybrid Diesel
  • Germany
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BMW
Germany

Germany

303hp

Power

E12

Generation

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2024
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Variation
540d xDrive Steptronic, 8-speed
Generation
E12 (1974-1976)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Mild-Hybrid Diesel
Drivetrain
AWD

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.0 I6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
303 hp
Power (kW)
223 kW
Brake Horsepower
299 bhp
Torque (Nm)
670 Nm
Torque (lb-ft)
494 lb-ft
RPM at Max Power
4,000 rpm
RPM at Max Torque
1,500 rpm
Displacement (cc)
2,993 cc
Displacement (litres)
3.0 l
Cylinders
6
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Bore
84 mm
Stroke
90 mm

Performance & Efficiency

Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
Top Speed (mph)
155 mph
Acceleration, 0-100 km/h
5.2 s

Dimensions & Weight

Length
5,060 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width With Mirrors
2,156 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
Track, Front
1,616 - 1,622 mm
Track, Rear
1,622 - 1,658 mm
Ground Clearance
146 mm
Turning Circle
11.7 m
Curb Weight
1,980 kg
Gross Weight
2,560 kg
Cargo Capacity
655 kg
Max Roof Load
75 kg

Interior Dimensions

Head Room, Front
1,033 mm
Head Room, Rear
969 mm
Leg Room, Front
1,049 mm
Leg Room, Rear
940 mm
Hip Room, Front
1,504 mm
Hip Room, Rear
1,445 mm
Shoulder Room, Front
1,536 mm
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,497 mm

Chassis & Body

Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Same as Car
Mirror Type
Conventional
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Direct
Number of Bolts
5
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.25
Central Bore, Front
66.6
Central Bore, Rear
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Lighting

Low Beam
LED
Main Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED

Fuel & Engine Details

Tank Volume
60 l
Compression Ratio
16.5 :1

Suspension & Exterior

Cooling
Ventilated
Independent
Double Wishbone
Spring, Rear
Coil
Independent
Multi-link
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
Special Features
Adaptive Headlights
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes

Instruments & Infotainment

Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Coolant Temperature
Digital
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Radio
DAB
Bluetooth
Audio, Phone
Center Display
14.9"
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard

Interior & Controls

Read Light
Front, Rear
Guide Light
Door Handles, Footwell (Front)
Ambient Light
Yes
Carpets
Front, Rear
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Cruise Control
Activate/Deactivate, Resume, Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
Telescope, Tilt
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Rear Trunk
Yes
Volume
490 l
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window

Seats

Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Driver, Passenger
Armrest
Middle
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Collapsible
Yes
Type of Seat
Adult

Convenience & Equipment

Cameras
Rear
View Location
Center Display
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
GPS
Navigation
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes

Seatbelts

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Manual
Yes
Three-Point-Belt
Centre Rear Seat, Front Seats, Outer Rear Seats

Safety & Driver Assistance

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Yes
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Yes
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Yes
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Yes
Car-to-car
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes
Immobiliser
Yes
Electronic
Yes

Security

Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote

Airbags & Restraints

Frontal Airbag
Driver: Yes, Passenger: Yes, Rear: -
Side Chest Airbag
Driver: Yes, Passenger: Yes, Rear: -
Side Head Airbag
Driver: Yes, Passenger: Yes, Rear: Yes
Curtain Airbag
Driver: Yes, Passenger: Yes, Rear: Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver: -, Passenger: Yes, Rear: -
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver: Yes, Passenger: Yes, Rear: Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes, Passenger: Yes, Rear: Yes
Belt Load Limiter
Driver: Yes, Passenger: Yes, Rear: Yes

Classification

Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment

Quick Facts

Fuel Type
Mild-Hybrid Diesel
Country
Germany

Generation

E12 (1974-1976)