2023 BMW 540 540i specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Canberra Beige
Mocha
Cognac
Ivory White
Black
Packages
$1,000
Starting MSRP
- Multi-Contour Seats
- Front Ventilated Seats
$2,250
Starting MSRP
- Remote Engine Start
- Power Tailgate
- Head-Up Display
$1,100
Starting MSRP
- M Sport Brakes w/Red Calipers
- M Sport Package Pro
- Extended Shadowline Trim
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$3,150
Starting MSRP
- Remote Engine Start
- Ceramic Controls
- Head-Up Display
$2,550
Starting MSRP
- Aluminum Rhombicle Smoke Grey Trim
- pearl chrome accent
- Shadowline Exterior Trim
$600
Starting MSRP
- Power Tailgate
- Heated Front Seats
$3,500
Starting MSRP
- Dynamic Damper Control
- Adaptive Drive
- Active Roll Stabilization
$1,700
Starting MSRP
- Active Driving Assistant Pro
- Active Cruise Control w/Stop & Go
- Active Lane Keeping Assistant w/side collision avoidance
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Midsize Cars |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 X 8 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 19 X 8 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 |
| Displacement | 3.0 L/183 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 332 @ 1500 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 335 @ 5500 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 27 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 32 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 576.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 25 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 450.00 mi |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.36 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.82 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.14 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.71 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 8 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.72 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.93 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 5.25 |
| Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.64 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.17 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | N/A in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | N/A in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.4 ft |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/40HR19 |
| Front Tire Size | P245/40HR19 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3898 lbs |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in |
| Height, Overall | 58.2 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Trunk Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.7 in |
| Length, Overall | 195.8 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.9 in |
| Track Width, Front | 63.2 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.5 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Track Width, Rear | 64 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.5 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.5 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.8 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Passenger Volume | 98.8 ft³ |
| Radio: AM/FM Audio System | Standard |
| Hi-Fi Sound System | Standard |
| Streaming Audio | Standard |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio -inc: 1 year subscription | Optional |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | Standard |
| Real-Time Traffic Display | Standard |
| Window Grid Diversity Antenna | Standard |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System, External Memory Control and 20 Gb Internal Memory | Standard |
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off | Standard |
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Driver Auto Dimming, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | Standard |
| LED Brakelights | Standard |
| Chrome Side Windows Trim | Standard |
| Chrome Grille | Standard |
| Headlights-Automatic Highbeams | Standard |
| Wheels: 19" x 8" V-Spoke Burnished Orbit Grey -inc: Style 635 (STD) | Optional |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster | Standard |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard |
| Trunk Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
| Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets | Standard |
| Runflat Tires | Standard |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert | Standard |
| Light Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Standard |
| Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade | Standard |
| Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels | Standard |
| Tires: 245/40R19 All-Season | Optional |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button | Standard |
| Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
| Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | Standard |
| Leatherette Door Trim Insert | Standard |
| 5 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Sport Leather Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away | Standard |
| BMW Assist eCall | Standard |
| Air Filtration | Standard |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Live Cockpit Pro w/Navi | Standard |
| Redundant Digital Speedometer | Standard |
| Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Interior Accents | Standard |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| ConnectedDrive Services | Standard |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| 4-Way Power Driver Seat -inc: Power Cushion Extension and Seatback Side Bolster Support | Standard |
| Sport Seats | Standard |
| BMW TeleServices | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim | Standard |
| Power Rear Windows | Standard |
| 40-20-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | Standard |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
| Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material | Standard |
| Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors and Steering Wheel | Standard |
| Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Standard |
| Perimeter Alarm | Standard |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | Standard |
| Power Front Seats | Standard |
| Front Cupholder | Standard |
| Garage Door Transmitter | Standard |
| Illuminated Locking Glove Box | Standard |
| 2 Seatback Storage Pockets | Standard |
| Connected Package Pro | Standard |
| Immobilizer | Standard |
| Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Interior Lock Disable | Standard |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access, Windows and Sunroof/Convertible Roof | Standard |
| Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Storage | Standard |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down | Standard |
| Lumbar Support | Standard |
| Perforated SensaTec Upholstery | Optional |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Residual Heat Recirculation and Console Ducts | Standard |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage | Standard |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage and 5 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Compatibility | Standard |
| Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | Standard |
| Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| Rear Cupholder | Standard |
| Power Fuel Flap Locking Type | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination | Standard |
| Enhanced USB & Bluetooth w/Smartphone Integration | Optional |
| Digital/Analog Appearance | Standard |
| Tracker System | Standard |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| 4-Way Power Passenger Seat -inc: Power Seatback Side Bolster Support and Cushion Extension | Standard |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access | Standard |
| Valet Function | Standard |
| Front And Rear Map Lights | Standard |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start | Standard |
| Rear-Wheel Drive | Standard |
| 2.93 Axle Ratio | Optional |
| Battery w/Run Down Protection | Standard |
| Engine: 3.0L 6 Cylinder Turbo | Optional |
| Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake | Optional |
| Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Lithium Ion (li-Ion) Traction Battery | Optional |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | Standard |
| Hybrid Electric Motor | Optional |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | Standard |
| Transmission: 8-Speed Sport Automatic | Standard |
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and STEPTRONIC Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature | Standard |
| 18 Gal. Fuel Tank | Standard |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Standard |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Park Distance Control Front And Rear Parking Sensors | Standard |
| Collision Mitigation-Rear | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
| Active Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot | Standard |
| Collision Mitigation-Front | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| Back-Up Camera | Standard |
| Frontal Collision Warning w/City Collision Mitigation | Standard |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point and Pretensioners | Standard |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning with steering correction Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning with steering correction Lane Keeping Assist | Standard |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | Standard |
| Driver Monitoring-Alert | Standard |
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