2017 BMW 540 Specifications
Compare important 2017 BMW 540 technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Exterior length |
194.6 |
194.6 |
| Exterior body width |
73.5 |
73.5 |
| Exterior height |
58.2 |
58.2 |
| Horsepower |
335 hp |
335 hp |
| Torque |
332 lb-ft. |
332 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight |
3847 |
4019 |
| Wheelbase |
117.1 |
117.1 |
| Turning radius |
19.8 '' |
20.0 '' |
| Front legroom |
41.4 |
41.4 |
| Rear legroom |
36.5 |
36.5 |
| Front headroom |
39 |
39 |
| Rear headroom |
38 |
38 |
| Front shoulder room |
59 |
59 |
| Rear shoulder room |
56 |
56 |
| Fuel tank |
18.0 gal. |
18.0 gal. |
2017 BMW 540 Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the 540, however, is its roomy interior. The 2017 BMW 540 comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Air conditioning, front |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
| Underseat ducts |
std |
std |
| Cargo concealed storage |
std |
std |
| Cargo tie downs |
std |
std |
| Clock |
in-dash |
in-dash |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet |
4 |
4 |
| Floor console |
full |
full |
| Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
power |
power |
| 1-touch window up |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| 1-touch window down |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Programmable garage door opener |
std |
std |
| Instrumentation |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
| Tachometer |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
| Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
| Service interval warning |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
| Remote trunk release |
power |
power |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
leather |
leather |
| Air conditioning, rear |
with separate controls |
with separate controls |
| Adaptive cruise control |
opt |
opt |
| Head-up display |
opt |
opt |
2017 BMW 540 Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2017 BMW 540 trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Antenna |
window grid |
window grid |
| Body material |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
| Fog/driving lights |
front |
front |
| Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
trunk |
trunk |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
| Heated door mirrors |
std |
std |
| Sunroof |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Wheels |
18 machined w/painted accents aluminum |
18 machined w/painted accents aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
| Mirrors, auto dimming |
driver |
driver |
2017 BMW 540 Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2017 BMW 540 trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Front seat type |
sport |
sport |
| Standard seating |
5 |
5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
12-way power |
12-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
12-way power |
12-way power |
| Lumbar support |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
| Front head restraints |
adjustable |
adjustable |
| Heated front seats |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Memory |
driver |
driver |
| Rear seats |
40-20-40 bench |
40-20-40 bench |
| Rear armrest |
std |
std |
| Rear head restraints |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
leather |
leather |
| Heated rear seats |
opt |
opt |
| Cooled front seats |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
2017 BMW 540 Entertainment System
Some 2017 BMW 540 trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Radio |
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
| CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability |
std |
std |
| Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
| Voice recognition |
std |
std |
| Speakers |
12 |
12 |
| Amplifier |
600W |
600W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
| Navigation system |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
2 |
2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
| Rear seat audio controls |
opt |
opt |
| Entertainment system |
with Blu-ray and digital media |
with Blu-ray and digital media |
| 2nd row LCD screen |
2 |
2 |
2017 BMW 540 Safety and Security Features
Each 2017 BMW 540 trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
| Headlights |
LED low/high beam |
LED low/high beam |
| Exterior light control |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
| Daytime running lights |
std |
std |
| Door curb lights |
4 |
4 |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Keyless access system |
std |
std |
| Panic alarm |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
std |
std |
| Theft deterrent radio |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
| Parking assist |
Park Distance Control |
Park Distance Control |
| Lane departure warning |
opt |
opt |
| Blind spot sensor |
opt |
opt |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
BMW Assist eCall |
BMW Assist eCall |
| Stolen vehicle tracking |
std |
std |
| Directionally adaptive headlights |
std |
std |
2017 BMW 540 Mechanical Features
The 2017 BMW 540 will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Engine |
3.0L I-6 |
3.0L I-6 |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
rear-wheel |
all-wheel drive |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
std |
std |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
| Front suspension type |
double wishbone |
double wishbone |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
| Sequential shift control |
STEPTRONIC |
STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission |
8-spd w/OD |
8-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
2.93 |
2.93 |
| Turbocharger |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
| Ride control |
Dynamic Damper Control |
Dynamic Damper Control |
| Adaptive suspension |
opt |
opt |
| Four-wheel steering |
opt |
opt |
2017 BMW 540 Other Specs
In general, the 2017 BMW 540 lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Luggage capacity |
18.7 cu.ft. |
18.7 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity |
18.7 cu.ft. |
18.7 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size |
3.0 liters |
3.0 liters |
| Base engine type |
I-6 |
I-6 |
| Horsepower rpm |
5,500 |
5,500 |
| Torque rpm |
1,380 |
1,380 |
| Driver information center |
std |
std |
| Lighting - glovebox |
std |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
144/unlimited |
144/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
48/unlimited |
48/unlimited |
| Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
| Tires |
P245/45HR18.0 BSW run flat AS |
P245/45HR18.0 BSW run flat AS |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
std |
std |
| Tires - rear |
275/35YR10 |
275/35YR10 |
