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Technical data

This 540i MT (286 hp) engine was fitted in the E39 [Restyling] Touring wagon, which was produced by BMW from 2000 to 2004. In addition to this engine, 14 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km18.7litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km9litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km12.6litre
Fuel tank capacity70litre
Cruising rangefrom 370 to 780km
Fuel98 RON
Top speed250km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.3second

Engine

Displacement4398cm3
Engine power286bhp
RPM at max powerto 5 400RPM
Maximum torque440Nm
RPM at max torque3600RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutV-type
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4
Bore92mm
Stroke82.7mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears6
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle11.3m

Body

Seats5
Length4805mm
Width1800mm
Height1445mm
Wheelbase2830mm
Front track1512mm
Rear track1526mm
Ground clearance140mm
Kerb weight1740kg
Gross weight2280kg
Displacement540kg
Min. boot capacity410litre
Max. boot capacity1525litre
Body typeEstate

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, Multi wishbone, Dampers, Spring
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City22.4 litres / 100km
Highway10.8 litres / 100km
Average15.1 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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