The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 607 160 (04 - 05) vs. BMW 540i (07 - 10)
€ 30,400
€ 56,100
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Peugeot 607 160 is 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and an inch lower than the BMW 540i.
Peugeot 607 160
BMW 540i
56.8
70.9
78.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
70.9 in
Width
72.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.8 in
110.2
193
113.7
190.6
193 in
Length
190.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 607 160
BMW 540i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.31 %
General
Peugeot 607 160
BMW 540i
9*
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 607 160
BMW 540i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
156 hp
at 5650 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Peugeot 607 160
156 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
160 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 607 160
160 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Peugeot 607 160
BMW 540i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 607 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Peugeot 607 160
21.62 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 607 160
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Peugeot 607 160
26 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 540i
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
541 mi
Range
414 mi
Peugeot 607 160
541 mi
414 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
198.9 kWh
Peugeot 607 160
174.3 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 3 und D4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 607 160
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
