2021 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive
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- Photo: 2018 BMW 540i xDrive with M Sport package in Alpine White, front left, 2025-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW G30 530i xDrive M Sport Carbon Black (21) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 BMW 540i xDrive with M Sport package in Alpine White, rear left, 2025-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 BMW 5-Series 520d M Sport (Rear) by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW G30 LCI Exclusive Nappa Leather Mocha (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2021 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive is a 335-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 with an 8-speed automatic. It starts at $61,750 MSRP.
It makes 335 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 332 lb-ft of torque at 1500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
The 5 Series measures 195.8 inches long on a 117.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,050 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $61,750 |
| MSRP with Destination | $62,745 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged 3.0L Inline-6 (BMW B58B30M1) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24V |
| Bore and Stroke | 82 x 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5.25 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.36 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.17 |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 |
| 5th Gear | 1.14 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.82 |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 3.71 |
| Final Drive | 2.93 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 40.8 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 8 in, Aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 8 in, Aluminum |
| Tires Front | P245/45HR18 |
| Tires Rear | P245/45HR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.8 in |
| Width | 73.5 in |
| Height | 58.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in |
| Front Track | 63.2 in |
| Rear Track | 64 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,050 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2021 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2021 BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW 5 SERIES.
27 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2021 BMW 5 SERIES
Owner Complaints
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW 5 SERIES (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2021 BMW 5 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.