Petrol · 1993–2019
BMW 540I
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 540I. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 7.9 L/100km: 36 mpg UK, 30 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 7.9 L/100km
- 2018 official
- UK mpg
- 36 mpg
- US mpg
- 30 mpg
- On a full tank
- 882 km
- 70 L tank
What a 540I costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $23.34 per 100 km | $2,568 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $19.17 per 100 km | $2,128 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £22.29 per 100 miles | £1,560 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.69 per 100 miles | $1,984 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
E39 (4th generation), 1996–2003
Specs for the 540i 4.4 V8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- E39 (4th generation)
- Built
- 1996-2003
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,805 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,435 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,830 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 4.4 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 210 kW
- Torque
- 440 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 13.2 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 12.7 L/100km | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 12.8 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
BMW 540I questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 540I?
The 2018 BMW 540I uses 7.9 L/100km by its official figures: 36 mpg in UK gallons and 30 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 540I cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,568 in New Zealand, $2,128 in Australia, £1,560 in United Kingdom, $1,984 in United States.
How far does a BMW 540I go on a full tank?
About 882 km (548 miles) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
Cars like the 540I
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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