2001 BMW 5-Series 540i Review

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Vehicle Overview

2001 BMW 5-Series is manufactured in Germany. It has a comfortable SEDAN 4-DR body style. The model is seating 5 people. The engine is powerful and comprises 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V. The model has a considerable tank size of 18.50 gallon. 2001 BMW 5-Series uses 18 miles/gallon of gasoline in the city. On highways, the vehicle is energy efficient and uses 24 miles/gallon of gasoline. The distance of the wheelbase of 2001 BMW 5-Series is 111.40 in. The environmentally compatible power system steering is Recirc. 2001 BMW 5-Series has an overall width of 70.90 in. The turning diameter of the car is 37.40 in. The length of the trim is 188.00 in. The height comes to 56.50 in. The price of the 2001 BMW 5-Series amounts to only $51,100 USD. The price of the invoice of the dealer is $46,150 USD. 2001 BMW 5-Series has had 3 recalls in the past 23 years.

Year: 2001
Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Trim: 540i
Made In: GERMANY
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
Driveline: RWD
Seating: 5
MSRP: $$51,100 USD
MPG: 18 miles/gallon/24 miles/gallon
Tires: 225/55R16
Tank Size: 18.50 gallon

Popular VINs

WBADN63481GM73820

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WBADN63481GM73820

Vehicle Specifications

year:

2001

Make:

BMW

Model:

5-Series

Trim Level:

540i

Manufactured In:

GERMANY

Production Seq. Number:

M70114

Body Style:

SEDAN 4-DR

Engine Type:

4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

Transmission-short:

Transmission-long:

5-Speed Automatic

Driveline:

RWD

Tank:

18.50 gallon

Fuel Economy-city:

18 miles/gallon

Fuel Economy-highway:

24 miles/gallon

Anti-Brake System:

4-Wheel ABS

Steering Type:

Recirc

Front Brake Type:

Disc

Rear Brake Type:

Disc

Turning Diameter:

37.40 in.

Front Suspension:

Ind

Rear Suspension:

Ind

Front Spring Type:

Coil

Rear Spring Type:

Coil

Tires:

225/55R16

Front Headroom:

37.40 in.

Rear Headroom:

37.20 in.

Front Legroom:

41.70 in.

Rear Legroom:

34.20 in.

Front Shoulder Room:

56.80 in.

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.90 in.

Front Hip Room:

Not on File

Rear Hip Room:

Not on File

Interior Trim:

Black Leather | Gray Leather | Sand Leather | Stone Green Leather | Stone Green Leather/Black Trim

Exterior Color:

Curb Weight-automatic:

3803 lbs

Curb Weight-manual:

Not on File

Overall Length:

188.00 in.

Overall Width:

70.90 in.

Overall Height:

56.50 in.

Wheelbase:

111.40 in.

Ground Clearance:

Not on File

Track Front:

59.50 in.

Track Rear:

60.10 in.

Cargo Length:

Not on File

Width at Wheelwell:

Not on File

Width at Wall:

Not on File

Depth:

Not on File

Standard Seating:

Optional Seating:

Not on File

Passenger Volume:

92.50 cu.ft.

Cargo Volume:

11.10 cu.ft.

Standard Towing:

Not on File

Maximum Towing:

Not on File

Standard Payload:

Not on File

Maximum Payload:

Not on File

Standard GVWR:

Not on File

Maximum GVWR:

Not on File

Basic-duration:

48 month

Basic-distance:

50,000 mile

Powertrain-duration:

48 month

Powertrain-distance:

50,000 mile

Rust-duration:

72 month

Rust-distance:

Unlimited mile

MSRP:

$51,100 USD

Dealer Invoice:

$46,150 USD

Destination Charge:

Not on File

Child Safety Door Locks:

Std.

Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate:

Not on File

Power Door Locks:

Std.

Vehicle Anti-Theft:

Not on File

4WD/AWD:

Not on File

ABS Brakes:

Std.

Automatic Load-Leveling:

Not on File

Electronic Brake Assistance:

Not on File

Limited Slip Differential:

Not on File

Locking Differential:

Not on File

Traction Control:

Std.

Vehicle Stability Control System:

Not on File

Driver Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Passenger Airbag:

Std.

Side Head Curtain Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag:

Opt.

Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Electronic Parking Aid:

Opt.

First Aid Kit:

Opt.

Trunk Anti-Trap Device:

Not on File

Keyless Entry:

Not on File

Remote Ignition:

Not on File

Air Conditioning:

Std.

Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls:

Not on File

Cruise Control:

Std.

Tachometer:

Std.

Tilt Steering:

Std.

Tilt Steering Column:

Not on File

Heated Steering Wheel:

Opt.

Leather Steering Wheel:

Not on File

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls:

Not on File

Telescopic Steering Column:

Not on File

Adjustable Foot Pedals:

Not on File

Genuine Wood Trim:

Not on File

Tire Pressure Monitor:

Not on File

Trip Computer:

Not on File

AM/FM Radio:

Std.

Cassette Player:

Std.

CD Player:

Opt.

CD Changer:

Opt.

DVD Player:

Not on File

Voice Activated Telephone:

Not on File

Navigation Aid:

Opt.

Second Row Sound Controls:

Not on File

Subwoofer:

Not on File

Telematics System:

Not on File

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Std.

Front Cooled Seat:

Not on File

Front Heated Seat:

Opt.

Front Power Lumbar Support:

Opt.

Front Power Memory Seat:

Not on File

Front Split Bench Seat:

Not on File

Leather Seat:

Std.

Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Opt.

Second Row Folding Seat:

Opt.

Second Row Heated Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Third Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Cargo Area Cover:

Not on File

Cargo Area Tiedowns:

Not on File

Cargo Net:

Not on File

Load Bearing Exterior Rack:

Opt.

Pickup Truck Bed Liner:

Not on File

Power Sunroof:

Not on File

Removable Top:

Not on File

Manual Sunroof:

Std.

Automatic Headlights:

Not on File

Daytime Running Lights:

Not on File

Fog Lights:

Not on File

High Intensity Discharge Headlights:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light:

Not on File

Running Boards:

Not on File

Front Air Dam:

Opt.

Rear Spoiler:

Opt.

Skid Plate:

Not on File

Splash Guards:

Not on File

Wind Deflector for Convertibles:

Not on File

Power Sliding Side Van Door:

Not on File

Power Trunk Lid:

Not on File

Alloy Wheels:

Std.

Chrome Wheels:

Not on File

Full Size Spare Tire:

Std.

Run Flat Tires:

Not on File

Steel Wheels:

Not on File

Power Windows:

Std.

Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Glass Rear Window on Convertible:

Not on File

Heated Exterior Mirror:

Not on File

Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror:

Not on File

Deep Tinted Glass:

Not on File

Interval Wipers:

Not on File

Rain Sensing Wipers:

Not on File

Rear Window Defogger:

Std.

Rear Wiper:

Not on File

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window:

Not on File

Tow Hitch Receiver:

Not on File

Towing Preparation Package:

Not on File

Engine Compressor Type:

Not on File

Engine Fuel Type:

Not on File

Tier Five - Vehicle Market Perception:

Not on File

Doors:

Not on File

Vehicle Style:

Not on File

Vehicle Type:

Not on File

Engine Cylinder:

Not on File

Engine Size:

Not on File

Vehicle Size:

Not on File

Horsepower:

Not on File

Trims Available:

Not on File

Drivetrain:

Not on File

Other Trims and Configurations for 2001 BMW 5-Series

2001 BMW 5-Series 530i

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 miles/gallon
30 miles/gallon

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2001 BMW 5-Series 525i

Engine: 2.5L L6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 - 21 miles/gallon
26 - 29 miles/gallon

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2001 BMW 5-Series 540i 6-speed

Engine: 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 miles/gallon
23 miles/gallon

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