4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
MSRP
$54,350	$54,200	$59,950	$62,250
engine
2/16/Gas I4	2/Double overhead cam (DOHC)/16/Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	3/Double overhead cam (DOHC)/24/Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6	3/Double overhead cam (DOHC)/24/Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
transmission
8-Speed Automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm	248 hp @ 5200 rpm	335 hp @ 5500 rpm	335 hp @ 5500 rpm
torque
257 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm	258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm	332 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm	332 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
MPG(city/comb/highway)
-	25/28/33	25/27/32	22/26/29
doors
4	4	4	4
passenger capacity
5	5	5	5
warranty
-	-	-	-
top speed
-	-	-	-
drive type
rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
fuel type
-	Premium Unleaded	Gas/Electric	Gas/Electric

Engine

Engine specifications

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
engine size
2 l	2 l	3 l	3 l
engine type
Gas I4	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6	Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
engine horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm	248 hp @ 5200 rpm	335 hp @ 5500 rpm	335 hp @ 5500 rpm
engine torque
257 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm	258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm	332 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm	332 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
engine displacement
-	122 cu.in.	183 cu.in.	183 cu.in.
compression ratio
10.20 to 1	-	-	-
valves
16	16	24	24
valvetrain
-	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
valve timing
-	Variable	Variable	Variable
carbon footprint
-	6.3 tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15k mi/yr	6.5 tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15k mi/yr	7 tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15k mi/yr
engine oil cooler
-

Performance

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
zero to 60 mph
6 sec	7.7 sec	6.4 sec	6.6 sec
standing 1/4-mile
-	15.4 sec	-	-

Transmission

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
drivetrain
rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
standard transmission
8-Speed Automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
center differential
Center Limited Slip Differential	Center Limited Slip Differential	Center Limited Slip Differential	Center Limited Slip Differential
overdrive
-

Gear

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
transmission gear ratio (1st)
-	5.25	5.25	5.25
transmission gear ratio (2nd)
-	3.36	3.36	3.36
transmission gear ratio (3rd)
-	2.17	2.17	2.17
transmission gear ratio (4th)
-	1.72	1.72	1.72
transmission gear ratio (5th)
-	1.14	1.14	1.14
transmission gear ratio (6th)
-	1	1	1
transmission gear ratio (7th)
-	0.82	0.82	0.82
transmission gear ratio (8th)
-	0.64	0.64	0.64

Measurements and Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
curb weight
-	3765 lbs.	3898 lbs.	4050 lbs.
length
-	195.8 in.	195.8 in.	195.8 in.
width
-	73.5 in.	73.5 in.	73.5 in.
height
-	58.2 in.	58.2 in.	58.2 in.
ground clearance
-	5.5 in.	5.7 in.	5.5 in.
wheelbase
-	117.1 in.	117.1 in.	117.1 in.
front tread
-	63.2 in.	63.2 in.	63.2 in.
rear tread
-	64.2 in.	64 in.	64 in.
gross weight
-	4927 lbs.	5104 lbs.	5302 lbs.
payload
-	800 lbs.	820 lbs.	869 lbs.
turning radius
-	39.4 in.	39.4 in.	40.8 in.
axle ratio
-	2.81	2.93	2.93

Interior Dimensions

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
passenger capacity
5	5	5	5
passenger volume
-	98.8 cu.ft.	98.8 cu.ft.	98.8 cu.ft.
front headroom
-	38.8 in.	38.8 in.	38.8 in.
front legroom
-	41.4 in.	41.4 in.	41.4 in.
front shoulder room
-	58.7 in.	58.7 in.	58.7 in.
2nd row headroom
-	37.5 in.	37.5 in.	37.5 in.
2nd row legroom
-	36.5 in.	36.5 in.	36.5 in.
2nd row shoulder room
-	55.9 in.	55.9 in.	55.9 in.
cargo capacity(all seats in place)
-	18.7 cu.ft.	18.7 cu.ft.	18.7 cu.ft.

Fuel

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
fuel type
-	Premium Unleaded	Gas/Electric	Gas/Electric
fuel tank capacity
-	18 gal.	18 gal.	18 gal.
range in miles
-	450.00 / 594.00 mi.	450.00 / 576.00 mi.	396.00 / 522.00 mi.
fuel economy city
-	25 mpg	25 mpg	22 mpg
fuel economy combined
-	28 mpg	27 mpg	26 mpg
fuel economy highway
-	33 mpg	32 mpg	29 mpg

Comfort and Convenience

Sensors

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
parking sensor
-	Park Distance Control Front And Rear Parking Sensors	Park Distance Control Front And Rear Parking Sensors	Park Distance Control Front And Rear Parking Sensors

Controls/Remote features

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
control on steering wheel
-	Cruise Control	Cruise Control	Cruise Control
climate control
-	dual zone front climate control	dual zone front climate control	dual zone front climate control
keyless entry
-	1	1	1
cargo access remote release
-	power	power	power
garage door transmitter
-
integrated key/remote
-
proximity key
-	Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start	Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start	Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start

Locking

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
power door locks
-	power door locks w/autolock feature	power door locks w/autolock feature	power door locks w/autolock feature
child safety locks
-	Rear Child Safety Locks	rear door child safety locks	rear door child safety locks

Window

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
power windows
-
1 touch up/down
-
rear window defroster/defogger
-	Rear window defroster	Rear window defroster	Rear window defroster

Memory

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
type of memory
-	Door mirror memory	Door mirror memory	Door mirror memory

Accessories

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
clock
-
power outlet
-	5 12V DC Power Outlets	5 12V DC Power Outlets	5 12V DC Power Outlets
holder
-	front and rear cupholders	front and rear cupholders	front and rear cupholders

Camera

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
camera
-	Back-Up Camera	Back-Up Camera	Back-Up Camera

Steering

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
steering wheel
-	Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls	Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls	Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
tilt and telescopic steering wheel
-	Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column	Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column	Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
steering wheel texture
-	Sport Leather Steering Wheel	Sport Leather Steering Wheel	Sport Leather Steering Wheel

Infotainment

Radio

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
AM/FM
-	AM/FM Audio System	AM/FM Audio System	AM/FM Audio System

Audio/Video

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
sound system
-	auxiliary audio input and usb with external media control	auxiliary audio input and usb with external media control	auxiliary audio input and usb with external media control
number of speakers
-	12	12	12
stereo output
-	205 watt	205 watt	205 watt

Interior

Seating

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
driver seat
-	Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat	Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat	Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat
passenger seat
-	Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats	Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats	Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats
child seat anchors
-	-
seat bolster
-	Power Cushion Extension and Seatback Side Bolster Support	Power Cushion Extension and Seatback Side Bolster Support	Power Cushion Extension and Seatback Side Bolster Support
lumbar support
-
upholstery
-	Perforated Sensatec Upholstery	Perforated Sensatec Upholstery	Perforated Sensatec Upholstery

Additional features

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
instrument panel
-	Instrument Panel Covered Bin	Instrument Panel Covered Bin	Instrument Panel Covered Bin
headliner
-	Full Cloth Headliner	Full Cloth Headliner	Full Cloth Headliner
floor mats
-

Air Conditioning

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
front air conditioning
-	Voice Activated Dual -Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning	Voice Activated Dual -Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning	Voice Activated Dual -Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
climate control
-	dual zone front climate control	dual zone front climate control	dual zone front climate control
interior air filtration
-	interior air filtration	interior air filtration	interior air filtration

Restraints

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
front head restraints
-	Manual Adjustable Front And Rear Head Restraints	Manual Adjustable Front And Rear Head Restraints	Manual Adjustable Front And Rear Head Restraints
2nd row head restraints
-	Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints	Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints	Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints

Exterior

Body

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
bumper
-	Body-Colored Front Bumper	Body-Colored Front Bumper	Body-Colored Front Bumper
grille
-	Chrome Grille	Chrome Grille	Chrome Grille

Roof

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
sunroof
-	Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade	Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade	Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade

Door

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
number of doors
4	4	4	4

Wiper

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
variable intermittent wipers
-
rain detecting wipers
-
heated jet wipers
-
speed sensitive wiper
-

Exhaust

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
tailpipe
-	chrome tailpipe	chrome tailpipe	chrome tailpipe
exhaust system
-	quasi-dual stainless steel	quasi-dual stainless steel	quasi-dual stainless steel

Suspension

Shocks

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
front shocks
-	Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
rear shocks
-	Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
front suspension
-	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
rear suspension
-	Multi-Link Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Rear Suspension

Brakes

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
ABS and driveline traction control
-	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
ABS channels
-	4	4	4
brake assist
-		Yes (Optional)	Yes (Optional)

Tires and Wheels

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
rear wheel type
-	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
wheels
-	17 x 7.0 in	17 x 7.0 in	17 x 7.0 in
run flat tires
-

Packages

4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	530i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)	540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
packages
-	Shadowline Package,Premium Package,M Sport Package,Luxury Seating Package,Driving Assistance Professional Package,Executive Package,Convenience Package	Dynamic Handling Package,Driving Assistance Professional Package,Convenience Package,Premium Package,M Sport Package,Executive Package,Shadowline Package,Luxury Seating Package	Shadowline Package,Executive Package,Dynamic Handling Package,M Sport Package,Convenience Package,Driving Assistance Professional Package,Premium Package,Luxury Seating Package