BMW 540i Protection Automatic 1998 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Notchback
Doors
4
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Automatic transmission
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
210 / 286
Displacement (ccm)
4398
Fuel type
Super
Fuel consumption
12,8 l/100 km

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GENERAL BMW 540i Protection Automatic 1998
Brand BMW
Range 5 Series
Generation E39
Model series 5 Series (E39) Sedan/Saloon (1995 - 2000)
Engine version 540i
Engine subversion Protection Automatic
Car body type Notchback
Number of seats 4
Number of doors 4
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 03.1998
Model end date 08.2000
PERFORMANCE BMW 540i Protection Automatic 1998
Maximum power (kW) 210
Maximum power (HP) 286
Acceleration (s) 6,7
Top speed (km/h) 250
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION BMW 540i Protection Automatic 1998
Fuel type Super
Total consumption 12,8 l/100 km
Gas / fuel tank size 70,0 l
FUEL CONSUMPTION NEDC
Fuel consumption city (NEDC) 17,9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption highway (NEDC) 9,7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined (NEDC) 12,8 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category D4
CO2 emissions (NEFZ) 307 g/km
ENGINE BMW 540i Protection Automatic 1998
Torque 440
Number of gears 5
Installation position / engine type Front engine / V-engine
Exhaust gas cleaning regulated
Number of cylinders 8
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 4
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 4398
Power / torque 210 kW (286 HP) / 440 Nm
Power (KW) 210
Power (HP) 286
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 4398 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5400 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 3600 RPM
TRANSMISSION BMW 540i Protection Automatic 1998
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Number of gears 5
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY BMW 540i Protection Automatic 1998
Length (mm) 4775
Width (mm) 1800
Width including mirrors (mm) 2070
Height (mm) 1435
Wheelbase (mm) 2830
Turning circle (m) 11,3 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 460
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1875
Gross weight (kg) 2200
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 325
BODY AND CHASSIS BMW 540i Protection Automatic 1998
Body type Notchback
Number of doors 4
Number of seats (normal) 4
Power steering Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Disc
ABS Series (included)
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 225/55R16W
EQUIPMENT BMW 540i Protection Automatic 1998
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
Airbag driver Series (included)
Airbag passenger Series (included)
Front side airbag Series (included)
Rear side airbag Optional (extra charge)
Front head airbag Series (included)
Child seat integrated Optional (extra charge)
Traction control Series (included)
Drive slip regulation Automatic stability control with traction
Electronic stability program Series (included)
Rain sensor Car package
Driving dynamics control Dynamic Stability Control
Parking aid Optional (extra charge)
Parking aid designation rear
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Series (included)
Radio Series (included)
Window electric lifter (front) Series (included)
Window electric lifter (rear) Series (included)
Leather interior Optional (extra charge)
Rear headrests Series (included)
Rear head restraints Series (included)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Series (included)
Xenon headlights Optional (extra charge)
Central locking system Series (included)
Alloy wheels Series (included)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY BMW 540i Protection Automatic 1998
Car warranty None
Paint warranty None
Rust warranty 6 years

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