Used 2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i Specs & Features

Starting MSRP

$55,800

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	16 MPG
Drive Type	rear wheel drive
Total Seating	5
Cargo Capacity	11.1 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	3,748 lbs.
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	Germany

Fuel & MPG

Cost to Drive	$294/mo
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.
CO2 Emissions	8.6 tons

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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

Exterior Colors	Jet Black Titanium Silver Metallic Alpine White Black Sapphire Metallic Slate Green Metallic Sterling Gray Metallic Topaz Blue Metallic
Interior Colors	Gray Stone Green/Black Sand Black

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
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
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel	Standard
Leather steering wheel	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
Dual zone front climate control	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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Used 2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i - Specs & Features

Overview

Fuel & MPG

Engine

Drivetrain

Suspension

Dimensions

Colors

Front Seat Dimensions

Rear Seat Dimensions

Safety

In-Car Entertainment

Power Feature

Comfort & Convenience

Instrumentation

Tires & Wheels

Warranty

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