BMW 540i Touring Automatic 1997 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Station wagon / Estate car
Doors
5
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
12,6 l/100 km

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GENERAL BMW 540i Touring Automatic 1997
Brand BMW
Range 5 Series
Generation E39
Model series 5 Series (E39) Touring (1997 - 2000)
Engine version 540i Touring
Engine subversion Automatic
Car body type Station wagon / Estate car
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 05.1997
Model end date 09.2000
PERFORMANCE BMW 540i Touring Automatic 1997
Maximum power (kW) 210
Maximum power (HP) 286
Acceleration (s) 6,7
Top speed (km/h) 250
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION BMW 540i Touring Automatic 1997
Fuel type Super
Total consumption 12,6 l/100 km
Gas / fuel tank size 70,0 l
FUEL CONSUMPTION NEDC
Fuel consumption city (NEDC) 17,6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption highway (NEDC) 9,7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined (NEDC) 12,6 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category D4
CO2 emissions (NEFZ) 304 g/km
ENGINE BMW 540i Touring Automatic 1997
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 Touring Automatic 1997
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Number of gears 5
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY BMW 540i Touring Automatic 1997
Length (mm) 4805
Width (mm) 1800
Width including mirrors (mm) 2070
Height (mm) 1445
Wheelbase (mm) 2830
Turning circle (m) 11,3 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 410
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1845
Gross weight (kg) 2310
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 465
Vertical load capacity 90 kg
Roof load capacity 100 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 2000 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 750 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS BMW 540i Touring Automatic 1997
Body type Station wagon / Estate car
Number of doors 5
Number of seats (normal) 5
Foldable rear bench Series (included)
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 Touring Automatic 1997
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)
3-point belt rear center 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 Touring Automatic 1997
Car warranty None
Paint warranty None
Rust warranty 6 years

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