The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 56,100
€ 48,900
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 540i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 520i.
540i
520i
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
540i
520i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.97 %
General
540i
520i
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
540i
520i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW B48
N62-B40
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
540i
302 hp
181 hp
520i
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
540i
288 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
540i
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
540i
12.59 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
520i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
540i
22 mpg
44 mpg
520i
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
414 mi
Range
782 mi
540i
414 mi
782 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
198.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
540i
198.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
