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BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp) 2005, 2006, 2007
BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp) 2005, 2006, 2007
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General information

Name

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp) 2005, 2006, 2007

Brand

BMW
Model

5 Series
Generation

5 Series (E60)
Year of production

2005

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

540i (306 Hp)

Power

306 Hp @ 6300 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

390 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
N62B40
Power
306 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Power per litre
76.5 Hp/l
Torque
390 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine displacement
4000 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
87 mm
Piston stroke
84.1 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1655 kg

Max weight (kg)

2210 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

520 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4841 mm

Width (mm)

1846 mm

Height (mm)

1468 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2888 mm

Front track (mm)

1558 mm

Rear track (mm)

1582 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Front tires size

225/50 R17

Rear tires size

225/50 R17

Wheel rims size

R17

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