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BMW 5 Series (E60)
540i
306 hp4000 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
0-100 km/h 6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 306 hp333 hp367 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 390Nm288lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,000cc244cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,655kg3,649lb |
| Gross weight | 2,210kg4,872lb |
| Power-to-weight | 185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.9s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.1s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 70L |
Engine and drivetrain
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,841mm191in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,846mm73in |
| Height | 1,468mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,888mm114in |
| Front track | 1,558mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,582mm62in |
| Max trunk volume | 520L |
| 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 (E60)540i | 306 hp 228 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 (E60)540i | 6.2 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 (E60)540i | 265 km/h 165 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW 5 Series (E60) 540iPowerTorque
- BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E60)540i | 6,300 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,550 rpm |
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