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Mileage (EPA estimate)

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What is new for the 2020 BMW 540?

  • The 540 is available in a new trim called the XI.
  • The I xDrive trim has been discontinued for 2020.
  • 540 trims have been upgraded with Smart Key as standard equipment this year.
  • Remote Start and 20 Inch Plus Wheels features are now available as options on select trims.

2020 BMW 540 trims

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I:

  • 335-hp, 332-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
  • Parking Sensors
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Mirrors
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I 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automated Parking
  • Bowers & Wilkins Audio
  • CD Audio
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Remote Start
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Seat Massagers

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.0L

Horsepower

335

Torque (ft-lbs)

332

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

18

Wheelbase

117.1"

Overall length

194.6"

Width

73.5"

Height

58.2"

Leg room

F 41.4"/R 36.5"

Head room

F 38.8"/R 37.5"

Front tires

P245/45HR18

Rear tires

P245/45HR18

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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