BMW 5 Series 1995 - 2000 (E39), Sedan 4-dr., 540i MT (286 h.p.)

Bodywork
- Number of seater: 4
- Front track: 1435 mm
- Body type: Sedan
- Width: 1800 mm
- Ground clearance: 140 mm
- Full weight: 1585 kg
- Max trunk capacity: 460 litre
- Height: 1512 mm
- Length: 4775 mm
- Rear track: 1526 mm
- Wheelbase: 2830 mm
- Payload: 585 kg
Engine
- Engine type: Gasoline
- Engine power: 286 bhp
- Injection type: Multi-point fuel injection
- Cylinder layout: V-type
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Stroke cycle: 92 mm
- Max power at RPM: to 5 700 RPM
- Cylinder bore: 82.7 mm
- Maximum torque: 420 N*m
- Capacity: 4398 cm3
Gearbox and handling
- Drive wheels: Rear wheel drive
- Gearbox type: Manual
- Number of gear: 6
- Turning circle: 11.3 m
Operating characteristics
- Max speed: 250 km/h
- Fuel tank capacity: 70 litre
- Fuel: 98
- Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 8.5 litre
- Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 6.2 second
- City driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 12.3 litre
- Cruising range: from 370 to 820 km
Suspension and brakes
- Front brakes: ventilated disc
- Back suspension: Independent, Multi wishbone, Dampers, spring

Bodywork