Used 2001 BMW 5 Series 540i Specs & Features

Starting MSRP

$53,480

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	16 MPG
Drive Type	rear wheel drive
Total Seating	5
Curb Weight	4,056 lbs.
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	Germany

Fuel & MPG

Cost to Drive	$336/mo
Fuel type	Premium unleaded (required)
EPA city/highway MPG	14/19 MPG

EPA combined MPG	16 MPG
Range in miles (city/hwy)	259.0/351.5 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	18.5 gal.
CO2 Emissions	9 tons

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Engine

Base engine size	4.4 L
Cylinders	V8
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	282 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque	324 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
Valves	32
Cam type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Valve timing	Variable

Drivetrain

Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drive type	Rear wheel drive

Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension	Standard

Dimensions

Length	188 in.
Overall width without mirrors	70.9 in.
Height	56.7 in.

Wheelbase	111.4 in.
Turning circle	37.4 ft.
Curb weight	4,056 lbs.
Country of final assembly	Germany

Colors

Exterior Colors	Steel Blue Metallic Sahara Beige Metallic Slate Green Metallic Siena Red Metallic Orient Blue Metallic Jet Black Royal Red Metallic Oxford Green Metallic Electric Red Cosmos Black Metallic Titanium Silver Metallic Aspen Silver Metallic Anthracite Metallic Topaz Blue Metallic Alpine White
Interior Colors	Gray Sand Beige Stone Green/Black Black

Front Seat Dimensions

Front head room	37.4 in.
Front leg room	41.7 in.
Front shoulder room	56.8 in.

Leather	Standard
Bucket front seats	Standard
10-way power driver seat	Standard
3 memorized driver seat settings	Standard
10-way power passenger seat	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions

Rear head room	37.4 in.
Rear leg room	34.2 in.
Rear shoulder room	55.9 in.

Split-folding rear seatback	Standard
Folding center armrest	Standard

Safety

Post-collision safety system	Standard
Dual front side-mounted airbags	Standard
Front head airbags	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
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Front fog/driving lights	Standard
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Standard
Remote anti-theft alarm system	Standard

In-Car Entertainment

AM/FM CD-controller stereo	Standard
10 total speakers	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
Leather steering wheel	Standard
Dual zone front climate control	Standard
Interior air filtration	Standard
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	Standard
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror	Standard
Wood trim on dash	Standard
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

Tires & Wheels

Alloy wheels	Standard
16 x 7.0 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard

225/55R H tires	Standard
Alloy spare wheel	Standard
Fullsize matching 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	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.

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Used 2001 BMW 5 Series 540i - Specs & Features