Used 2001 BMW 5 Series 540i Specs & Features
| Overview | Starting MSRP $53,480 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| 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 | 14/19 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 16 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 259.0/351.5 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal. |
| 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 | yes |
| 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. |
| Colors | |
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| Exterior Colors |
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| Interior Colors |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
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| Front head room | 37.4 in. |
| Front leg room | 41.7 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in. |
| Leather | yes |
| Bucket front seats | yes |
| 10-way power driver seat | yes |
| 10-way power passenger seat | yes |
| 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 | yes |
| Folding center armrest | yes |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Post-collision safety system | yes |
| Dual front side-mounted airbags | yes |
| Front head airbags | yes |
| Child seat anchors | yes |
| Rear door child safety locks | yes |
| 4-wheel ABS | yes |
| Front and rear ventilated disc brakes | yes |
| Emergency braking assist | yes |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution | yes |
| Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp | yes |
| Daytime running lights | yes |
| Front fog/driving lights | yes |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | yes |
| Remote anti-theft alarm system | yes |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| AM/FM CD-controller stereo | yes |
| 10 total speakers | yes |
| Diversity antenna | yes |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 4 one-touch power windows | yes |
| Remote keyless power door locks | yes |
| Power mirrors | yes |
| Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse | yes |
| Heated mirrors | yes |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Tilt and telescopic steering wheel | yes |
| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | yes |
| Speed-proportional power steering | yes |
| Cruise control | yes |
| Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) | yes |
| Front and rear cupholders | yes |
| Front and rear door pockets | yes |
| Front seatback storage | yes |
| Remote trunk release | yes |
| Leather steering wheel | yes |
| Dual zone front climate control | yes |
| Interior air filtration | yes |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | yes |
| Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror | yes |
| Wood trim on dash | yes |
| Wood trim on center console | yes |
| Leather and wood trim on doors | yes |
| Leather trim on shift knob | yes |
| Front and rear reading lights | yes |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| Trip computer | yes |
| External temperature display | yes |
| Tachometer | yes |
| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Alloy wheels | yes |
| 16 x 7.0 in. wheels | yes |
| All season tires | yes |
| 225/55R H tires | yes |
| Alloy spare wheel | yes |
| Fullsize matching spare tire | yes |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Rust | 6 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
