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2018 BMW 540

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$58,200

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

Sedan

Body style

24
Combined MPGe Combined MPGe

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5

Seating capacity

194.6” x 58.2”

Dimensions

Rear-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(28 reviews)

The good:

  • Active suspension available
  • Adaptive LED headlights standard
  • All-wheel drive available
  • Cabin quality
  • Apple CarPlay connectivity available

The bad:

  • Backseat isn't that roomy
  • Styling may be too evolutionary for some

2 trims

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Notable features

  • Mid-size luxury sedan
  • Turbo four-cylinder (530i) or six-cylinder (540i) engine
  • Gesture-recognition system available
  • Remote-control parking available
  • Plug-in hybrid, M Performance versions available

Consumer reviews

(28 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.5
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Most recent consumer reviews

UNRELIABLE-MOTOR ALMOST BLEW AT 60K MILES

Several electronical issues started shortly after purchasing. Then, at 60k miles the water pump failed, causing the coolant expansion tank to fail and leak, causing the car to overheat and almost blow up the motor. After that was fixed, the crankcase ventilation system failed, causing lean mixture to come out and smoke from the exhaust. The car had to spend 2 weeks in the repair shop while the dealership was waiting for parts to fix it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Amazing ride!

Absolutely love this ride. Comfortable, Sporty and good on gas. Best ride I have ever owned! I absolutely would recommend this car, you can't go wrong with a beemer.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The BMW 540i is the Ultimate Driving Machine

Absolutely love driving this car, BMW is the ultimate driving machine. It handles like it on rails, acceleration is fabulous, it’s an awesome car to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by BMW
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion
144 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
48 months/50,000 miles
Maintenance
36 months/36,000 miles
Roadside assistance
48 months/unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
1 year/unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year/50,000-mile new car warranty
Powertrain
N/A
Dealer certification required
196-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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