This 540i AT (286 hp) engine was fitted in the E39 Sedan (4-door), which was produced by BMW from 1995 to 2000. In addition to this engine, 23 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.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 17.2litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.2litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 12.1litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70litre |
| Cruising range | from 410 to 760km |
| Fuel | 98 RON |
| Top speed | 250km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 6.5second |
| Displacement | 4398cm3 |
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| Engine power | 286bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 400RPM |
| Maximum torque | 440Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3600RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 92mm |
| Stroke | 82.7mm |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11.3m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4775mm |
| Width | 1800mm |
| Height | 1435mm |
| Wheelbase | 2830mm |
| Front track | 1512mm |
| Rear track | 1526mm |
| Ground clearance | 140mm |
| Kerb weight | 1675kg |
| Gross weight | 2205kg |
| Displacement | 530kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 460litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 460litre |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Dampers, Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 20.6 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 11 litres / 100km |
| Average | 14.5 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.