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BMW 540

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Key specifications

Highlights
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
335 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity
Engine
3.0 L/183
Displacement
332 @ 1380
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
335 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Suspension
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Safety
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Notable features

Five-seat mid-size luxury sedan
Turbo four-cylinder (530i) or six-cylinder (540i) engine
Plug-in hybrid, M Performance and M5 versions available
Apple CarPlay standard
Gesture-recognition system available

Engine

3.0 L/183 Displacement
332 @ 1380 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Engine Type
335 @ 5500 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

Suspension

Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear

Weight & Capacity

N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,847 lbs Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard Backup Camera
Standard Stability Control
Standard Blind Spot Monitor
Standard Lane Departure Warning

Electrical

N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
N/A Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Brake ABS System

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year / unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year / 50,000-mile new car warranty
Dealer certification
196-point inspection

The good & the bad

The good

Active suspension available
Adaptive LED headlights available
All-wheel drive available
Cabin quality

The bad

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

Consumer reviews

5.0 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
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Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.3
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

Very friendly family owned auto dealership.

Very friendly family owned auto dealership. They were very accommodating with our situation and gave us a fantastic car at a great price. Car looks the same as on-line description and had all the feature that I was looking for.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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BMW makes a vey great car!

Very good ride! Easy to work with all of the functional items. Handles like a dream and has very impressive power! The interior is also very neat!
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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2020 BMW 540 review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2020 BMW 5 Series?

The 2020 BMW 5 Series is a five-seat mid-size luxury sedan that competes with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6, among others. It offers a choice of turbocharged gas engines as well as plug-in hybrid, M Performance and M5 versions. Rear- and all-wheel-drive models are offered.

What’s New on the 2020 BMW 5 Series?

Keyless entry is now standard. The performance-oriented M550i’s twin-turbocharged V-8 engine is now rated at 523 horsepower and 553 pounds-feet of torque; that’s an increase of 67 hp and 73 pounds-feet of torque from last year, and the sedan’s 0-60-mph time has dropped 0.3 second to just 3.6 seconds. Meanwhile, the 530e gets a larger high-voltage battery pack that increases the car’s all-electric range from 16 to 20 miles for rear-drive versions and from 14 to 18 miles for all-wheel-drive models.

Newly standard features for the M5 include a digital instrument panel and wireless device charging. The M5 lineup also includes the Edition 35 Years, which celebrates 35 years of the M5 sports sedan. Just 35 have been allotted for the U.S.

What Features in the 2020 BMW 5 Series Are Most Important?

Standard active safety features include blind spot warning, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, city collision mitigation and rear cross-traffic alert. Standard luxury features include wood trim, automatic air conditioning and navigation. Available features include an active suspension, power trunk lid, aluminum cabin trim, Nappa leather upholstery, massaging front seats, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, wireless device charging, a gesture-based interface, a Harman Kardon or Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound system, a night vision system, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera system.

Should I Buy the 2020 BMW 5 Series?

Whether you’re looking for an efficient luxury car or a high-powered sports sedan, there’s probably a version of the 5 Series that’ll fit your needs. Its high-quality interior impresses and the car can be loaded up with tech features, but some shoppers might find the backseat not roomy enough.

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