2027 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive
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The 2027 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive is a 375-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $67,700 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 375 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 398 lb-ft of torque at 1850 rpm, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The 5 Series measures 199.2 inches long on a 117.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,370 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $67,700 |
| MSRP with Destination | $69,150 |
| Destination Charge | $1,450 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | BMW B58 3.0L TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 w/ 48V mild hybrid |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 375 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, Valvetronic variable valve lift + Double VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 82 x 94.6 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (xDrive) -- only drivetrain offered for 540i in MY2027 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic (ZF 8HP) |
| 1st Gear | 5.25 (36 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.36 (56 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.17 (86 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 (109 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.32 (142 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1 (187 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.82 (228 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 (292 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.71 |
| Final Drive | 3.08 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Turning Diameter | 40.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19x8.5 in Aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 19x8.5 in Aluminum |
| Tires Front | 245/45R19 |
| Tires Rear | 245/45R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 199.2 in |
| Width | 74.8 in |
| Height | 59.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in |
| Front Track | 63.9 in |
| Rear Track | 65.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,370 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 2027 BMW 5 Series.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.