BMW1996 540i Specs

1996 (E39) BMW 540i Specs & Performance

1996, 1997, 1998 (E39)

Tech Specs Summary


4.4 L V8

155 mph

6.2 seconds

282 hp

21.8 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

16.2 ft3
lb
3,660 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
6.2 seconds
0-60 mph
6.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
12.99 lb/hp
Power
282 hp
Torque
310 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
21.8 mpg
Total Range
403 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
4.4 Liter
268.4 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
282 hp @ 5,700 RPM
286 ps @ 5,700 RPM
Peak Torque
310 lb·ft @ 3,900 RPM
420 N·m @ 3,900 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (32v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M62B44
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
3.622 x 3.256 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.05 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
35 hp
Cylinder Volume
33.6 in3
BMEP
174.1 PSI
12 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
6 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
5 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
225/55R16 W
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
16.2 ft3
Curb Weight
3,660 lbs
Gross Weight
4,784 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,124 lbs
Towing Capacity
4,575 lbs
Length
188 in
Width
70.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Front Track
59.5 in
Rear Track
60.1 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.4

Performance Rating2.9
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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