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2001 BMW 540i

12 specifications · 6 categories ·3 sources · US market · all years → · 2001 BMW lineup → · 4 recalls, 15 complaints →

Bmw 540i
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Engine

Displacement4,400 cc269 cu inS7
Cylinders8S7
FuelPremium GasolineS7

Fuel economy

Combined14.7 l/100km16.0 mpgS7
Urban16.8 l/100km14.0 mpgS7
Extra-urban12.4 l/100km19.0 mpgS7

Emissions

CO2345.1 g/kmS7

Transmission and drive

TransmissionAutomatic (S5)S7
DriveRear-Wheel DriveS7

Body and chassis

EPA size classCompact CarsS7

Safety and recalls

Recall campaigns4S3
Complaints15S4

Calculated

Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.

Fuel per 15,000 km2,205 litrescalc
Per cylinder550 cccalc
Fuel cost per year$3,180calc
Cost per 100 km$21.20calc

Versions

VersionDisplacementTransmissionCombinedCO2
BMW 540i 4.4l Automatic 5-Spd4,400 ccAutomatic 5-spd13.1 l/100km306.8 g/km
BMW 540i 4.4l Automatic (S5)4,400 ccAutomatic (S5)14.7 l/100km345.1 g/km
BMW 540i 4.4l Manual 6-Spd4,400 ccManual 6-spd14.7 l/100km345.1 g/km

Sources

  • S3 NHTSA Recalls PD-USGov
  • S4 NHTSA Complaints PD-USGov
  • S7 FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGov

Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on it for repair or purchase decisions.