1998 BMW 5 Series 540i
The 1998 BMW 5 Series 540i is a 282-hp 4.4-liter V8 with a 6-speed manual. It starts at $53,300 MSRP.
It makes 282 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 310 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.
The 5 Series measures 188.0 inches long on a 111.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,748 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $53,300 ($106,273 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Naturally Aspirated 4.4L V8 |
| Displacement | 4.4 L |
| Horsepower | 282 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32V |
| Bore and Stroke | 92 x 82.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.23 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.51 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.67 |
| 4th Gear | 1.23 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.83 |
| Reverse | 3.75 |
| Final Drive | 2.81 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent w/Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link w/Anti-Roll Bar |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.8 x 1.18 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.8 x 0.79 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 8 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 8 in |
| Tires Front | P235/45WR17 |
| Tires Rear | P235/45WR17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Front Track | 59.5 in |
| Rear Track | 60 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,748 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars