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 |
| Combined MPG | 16 |
| Total Seating | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Rear wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy) | 14/19 mpg |
| Range in miles (cty/hwy) | 259.0/351.5 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal. |
| Combined MPG | 16 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Torque | 324 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Base engine size | 4.4 l |
| Horsepower | 282 hp @ 5400 rpm |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft. |
| Valves | 32 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Valve timing | Variable |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (dohc) |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| electronic brakeforce distribution | yes |
| front seatbelt pretensioners | yes |
| 4-wheel ABS | yes |
| Rear door child safety locks | yes |
| daytime running lights | yes |
| front fog/driving lights | yes |
| front head airbags | yes |
| post-collision safety system | yes |
| child seat anchors | yes |
| dual front side-mounted airbags | yes |
| Emergency braking assist | yes |
| remote anti-theft alarm system | yes |
| Front and rear ventilated disc brakes | yes |
| xenon high intensity discharge headlamp | yes |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| diversity antenna | yes |
| AM/FM CD-controller stereo | yes |
| 10 total speakers | yes |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| remote trunk release | yes |
| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | yes |
| front seatback storage | yes |
| cruise control | yes |
| leather steering wheel | yes |
| wood trim on center console | yes |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | yes |
| speed-proportional power steering | yes |
| front and rear cupholders | yes |
| electrochromatic inside rearview mirror | yes |
| front and rear door pockets | yes |
| tilt and telescopic steering wheel | yes |
| universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) | yes |
| Dual zone front climate control | yes |
| front and rear reading lights | yes |
| leather trim on shift knob | yes |
| leather and wood trim on doors | yes |
| wood trim on dash | yes |
| interior air filtration | yes |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| Power mirrors | yes |
| Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse | yes |
| 4 one-touch power windows | yes |
| remote keyless power door locks | yes |
| Heated mirrors | yes |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| external temperature display | yes |
| trip computer | yes |
| tachometer | yes |
| Front Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| 10 -way power passenger seat | yes |
| Front head room | 37.4 in. |
| bucket front seats | yes |
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in. |
| Front leg room | 41.7 in. |
| 10 -way power driver seat | yes |
| leather | yes |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Split-folding rear seatback | yes |
| Rear head room | 37.4 in. |
| Rear leg room | 34.2 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.9 in. |
| folding center armrest | yes |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height | 56.7 in. |
| Wheel base | 111.4 in. |
| Length | 188 in. |
| Width | 70.9 in. |
| Curb weight | 4056 lbs. |
| Colors | |
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| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| 225/55R H tires | yes |
| Alloy spare wheel | yes |
| fullsize matching spare tire | yes |
| 16 x 7.0 in. wheels | yes |
| All season tires | yes |
| alloy wheels | yes |
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| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| four-wheel independent suspension | yes |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Free Maintenance | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Basic | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Rust | 6 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| See 5 Series Inventory |