BMW 5 Series E34 540i Sedan
210 kW286 PS282 hp400 Nm1992–1996
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- Power
- 210 kW 286 PS · 282 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm 295 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,720 mm
- Displacement
- 4,000 cm³
The BMW 5 Series E34 4.0 540i uses a 4.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 210 kW (286 PS) and 400 Nm of torque, in sedan form.
Within the 5 Series E34 line-up of 3 petrol versions, it delivers 91% more power than the entry 2.0 520i (110 kW) and 40 kW less than the 3.8 M5 (250 kW).
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Engine
| Engine code | M60B40 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 4,000 cm³ 4.0 l · 244 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 210 kW 286 PS · 282 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,720 mm 185.8 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,750 mm 68.9 in |
| Height | 1,412 mm 55.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm 108.7 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1992–1996 |
| Generation | 5 Series E34 (1988–1996) |
| New price | from about €21,167 (1988) Germany list price at launch (DM, converted to EUR at the fixed rate) |
| Used price today | about €4,000–14,500 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 158 listings |
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- Wikipedia - BMW 5 Series (E34)