BMW / 5 Series / 1997

BMW 5 Series

540i
Large Sedan
BMW 5 Series

Performance & Specs

PERFORMANCE
0-60 MPH6s
HORSEPOWER282 HP
TORQUE324 lb-ft
CURB WEIGHT3,660 lbs
POWERTRAIN
ENGINE4.4L V8
POWER282 HP @ 5400 RPM
TORQUE324 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
TRANSMISSION5-Speed Automatic
DRIVETRAINRWD
ECONOMY
COMBINED18 MPG
CITY15 MPG
HIGHWAY22 MPG
FUEL TYPEGas
UTILITY
SEATING: 5 CHILD SEAT: Tight
EST. ANNUAL FUEL COST $-
$/gal
Miles/yr
Starting MSRP $49,900
Estimated Used Value
$8,300 16.6% retained

Avg mileage, 29-year-old example — good condition, clean title.

How we calculated this
Starting MSRP $49,900
Annual depreciation N/A%/yr
Age 29 yrs
Est. mileage 362,500 mi

Model-based estimate. Actual value varies by mileage, condition, and market demand.

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Full Technical Specifications

Powertrain

Engine4.4L V8
Horsepower282 HP
HP @ RPM5,400
Torque324 lb-ft
Torque @ RPM3,600
Transmission5-Speed Automatic
DrivetrainRWD

Fuel & Economy

Fuel TypeGas
City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18

Dimensions & Utility

Size ClassLarge Sedan
Seating5
Curb Weight3,660 lbs
Cargo VolumeN/A
Rear LegroomN/A
Towing CapacityN/A