Petrol

2017 BMW 540i xDrive

The 2017 BMW 540i xDrive is a sedan. It has a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine producing 335 hp (250 kW), with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 5.3 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).

2017 BMW 540i xDrive
2017
Year
3,000 cc
Engine
335 hp
Power
Automatic (S8)
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

SPECS

Make BMW Model 540i xDrive
Year 2017 Version / Trim BMW 2017 540i xDrive
Body Style Sedan Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic, Glacier Silver Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Estoril Blue Metallic, Melbourne Red Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In Germany
Drive All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Transmission Automatic (S8)
Engine 3.0L 6-cyl Turbo Engine Size 3,000 cc
Power 335 hp / 250 kW Torque 450 Nm / 332 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 5.3 sec Top Speed 155 mph (249 km/h)
Fuel Economy 20 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
Wheelbase 2,975 mm Kerb Weight 1,760 kg (3,880 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2017 SEDANS

Compared with other 2017 sedans in our database, its 335 hp is 26% more than the average 2017 sedan (265 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.2 seconds quicker than average, and it is 11% heavier than the typical sedan.

2017 BMW 540i xDriveAverage 2017 sedansDifference
Power 335 hp 265 hp (112 cars) +26%
Torque 450 Nm 348 Nm (112 cars) +29%
0–60 mph 5.3 s 6.5 s (109 cars) -18%
Top speed 155 mph 137 mph (109 cars) +13%
Kerb weight 1,760 kg 1,584 kg (125 cars) +11%
Engine size 3,000 cc 2,644 cc (109 cars) +13%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2017 sedans with similar power to the 2017 BMW 540i xDrive.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2017 BMW 540i xDrive 335 hp 5.3 s 1,760 kg
2017 Audi A6 quattro 335 hp 6.0 s 1,705 kg
2017 Lexus RC 300 AWD 311 hp 5.5 s 1,735 kg
2017 Nissan Maxima 300 hp 5.8 s 1,613 kg
2017 Subaru WRX 268 hp 5.4 s 1,470 kg
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OTHER YEARS OF THE BMW 540I XDRIVE

FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Memory Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Navigation System
Head-Up Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
360-Degree Camera
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Sunroof
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Adaptive Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start