2001 BMW 540i
1 trim · 3 configurations · Sedan, Wagon
Starting MSRP
$51,100 – $53,900
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MSRP by trim
$51,100
Starting MSRP
Purchase information
Based on 540i
Total price (540i MSRP)
$51,100
Typical monthly
$1,012/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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540i
3 configurations
- MSRP
- $51,100 – $53,900
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/22
- Horsepower
- 282 hp
- Torque
- 324 lb-ft
- Engine
- 4.4L V8 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | 540i3 configurations |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $51,100 – $53,900 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 16/22 |
| Horsepower | 282 hp |
| Torque | 324 lb-ft |
| Engine | 4.4L V8 gas |
| Seating | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | — |
| Max towing | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- gas
- Fuel type
- premium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4.4 L
- Horsepower
- 282 hp
- Torque
- 324 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 5-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- rear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seating
- 5
- Length
- 188 in
- Width
- 70.9 in
- Height
- 56.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 111.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Curb weight
- 3,803 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 18
- City MPG
- 16
- Highway MPG
- 22
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |
| Engine type | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Displacement | 4.4 L |
| Horsepower | 282 hp |
| Torque | 324 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seating | 5 |
| Length | 188 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | |
| Curb weight | 3,803 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |
| Combined MPG | 18 |
| City MPG | 16 |
| Highway MPG | 22 |