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

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BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E60)
Modification (Engine) 540i (306 Hp)
Start of production 2005 year
End of production 2007 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 16.2 l/100 km
14.5 US mpg
17.4 UK mpg
6.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.9 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h
155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.4 kg/Hp, 184.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.2 kg/Nm, 235.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 306 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Power per litre 76.5 Hp/l
Torque 390 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
287.65 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code N62B40
Engine displacement 4000 cm3
244.09 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 87 mm
3.43 in.
Piston Stroke 84.1 mm
3.31 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 8 l
8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
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Coolant 13.8 l
14.58 US qt | 12.14 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1655 kg
3648.65 lbs.
Max. weight 2210 kg
4872.22 lbs.
Max load 555 kg
1223.57 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 520 l
18.36 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4841 mm
190.59 in.
Width 1846 mm
72.68 in.
Height 1468 mm
57.8 in.
Wheelbase 2888 mm
113.7 in.
Front track 1558 mm
61.34 in.
Rear (Back) track 1582 mm
62.28 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires size 225/50 R17
Wheel rims size 17

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