Used 2003 BMW 5 Series 540i - Specs & Features
Starting MSRP
$55,800
| Overview Gas Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Rear wheel drive |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Total Seating | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| EPA city/highway MPG | 14/21 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 16 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 259.0/388.5 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 4.4 L |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 324 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm |
| Valves | 32 |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Valve timing | Variable |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drive type | Rear wheel drive |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Four-wheel independent suspension | Standard |
| MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| Multi-link rear suspension | Standard |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 188 in. |
| Overall width without mirrors | 70.9 in. |
| Height | 55.8 in. |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in. |
| Front track | 59.5 in. |
| Rear track | 59.6 in. |
| EPA interior volume | 92.6 cu.ft. |
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 11.1 cu.ft. |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft. |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 Cd. |
| Curb weight | 3,748 lbs. |
| Country of final assembly | Germany |
| Colors | |
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| Exterior Colors |
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| Interior Colors |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Front head room | 37.4 in. |
| Front leg room | 41.7 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in. |
| Leather | Standard |
| Sport front seats | Standard |
| 12-way power driver seat | Standard |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Standard |
| 3 memorized driver seat settings | Standard |
| 12-way power passenger seat | Standard |
| Height adjustable passenger seat | Standard |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Rear head room | 37.2 in. |
| Rear leg room | 34.2 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.9 in. |
| Folding center armrest | Standard |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Post-collision safety system | Standard |
| Dual front side-mounted airbags | Standard |
| Front and rear head airbags | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Child seat anchors | Standard |
| Rear door child safety locks | Standard |
| 4-wheel ABS | Standard |
| Front and rear ventilated disc brakes | Standard |
| Emergency braking assist | Standard |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution | Standard |
| Dusk sensing headlamps | Standard |
| Auto delay off headlamps | Standard |
| Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp | Standard |
| Self-leveling headlights | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Front fog/driving lights | Standard |
| 2 front headrests | Standard |
| Front power adjustable headrests | Standard |
| 3 rear headrests | Standard |
| Rear center 3-point belt | Standard |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | Standard |
| Remote anti-theft alarm system | Standard |
| Engine immobilizer | Standard |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| AM/FM stereo | Standard |
| 10 total speakers | Standard |
| Radio data system | Standard |
| Diversity antenna | Standard |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 4 one-touch power windows | Standard |
| 1st row power glass moonroof | Standard |
| Remote keyless power door locks | Standard |
| Power mirrors | Standard |
| Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Tilt and telescopic steering wheel | Standard |
| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | Standard |
| Speed-proportional power steering | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) | Standard |
| Front and rear cupholders | Standard |
| Front and rear door pockets | Standard |
| Front seatback storage | Standard |
| Remote trunk release | Standard |
| Retained accessory power | Standard |
| Leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Dual zone front climate control | Standard |
| Rear ventilation ducts | Standard |
| Interior active charcoal air filter | Standard |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror | Standard |
| Rear floor mats | Standard |
| Trunk light | Standard |
| Leather and wood trim on dash | Standard |
| Leather and wood trim on center console | Standard |
| Leather and wood trim on doors | Standard |
| Leather trim on shift knob | Standard |
| Front and rear reading lights | Standard |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| Trip computer | Standard |
| External temperature display | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Clock | Standard |
| Low fuel level warning | Standard |
| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| 18 x 9.0 in. wheels | Standard |
| Performance tires | Standard |
| 265/35R18 tires | Standard |
| Alloy spare wheel | Standard |
| Fullsize matching spare tire | Standard |
| Inside mounted spare tire | Standard |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Rust | 6 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside assistance | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Free maintenance | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
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