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BMW 5 Series (E34)
540i V8
286 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1995
0-100 km/h 6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 286hp213kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,982cc243cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,605kg3,538lb |
| Gross weight | 2,115kg4,663lb |
| Power-to-weight | 178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 20.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.6s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 65.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 80L |
| Estimated range | 702km436mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,720mm186in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,751mm69in |
| Height | 1,412mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,761mm109in |
| Front track | 1,470mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,495mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 460L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E34)540i V8 | 286 hp 213 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E34)540i V8 | 6.8 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E34)540i V8 | 265 km/h 165 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E34)540i V8 | 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.
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| Vehicle | BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.95 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.11 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,993 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8PowerTorque
- BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E34)540i V8 | 5,800 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
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