Standard equipment

Optional equipment

Technical specification

Engine
Catalytic converter
Cylinder-specific knock control
Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
Double - VANOS
Engine mounts, hydraulically controlled
EU4 emissions management
Two stage intake system (DISA)
V8 engine with four-valve technology
VALVETRONIC engine management
Transmission
Six-speed manual transmission
Wheels and chassis
17" Light alloy wheels Radial-spoke style 244
Aluminium brake callipers, front and rear
Aluminium integral rear axle
Disc brakes - front and rear, inner-vented
Double joint spring-strut front axle
Run-flat tyres
Servotronic power steering
Safety and technology
Advanced Head Protection System (AHPS) front and rear head airbags
Airbags, driver and front passenger
Airbags, driver and front passenger side
Alarm System (Thatcham category 1)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Anti-whiplash head restraints, front
Brake drying
Brake fade compensation
Brake Force Display
Brake pre-tensioning
Check control warning system
Condition Based Servicing (CBS)
Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut-off and interior lighting
Cruise Control with brake function
Deformation zones front and rear, door reinforcements and bumpers that regenerate to their original shape in impacts up to 2.5 mph
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic immobiliser
First Aid kit and warning triangle
Foglights, front and rear
GRAV - Complete front-end made from lightweight aluminium including bonnet and doors
Hill-start assistant
Impact-Depending Airbag System (ID Airbags), driver and front passenger
On-Board Diagnosis (OBD)
Park Distance Control (PDC) front and rear
Passenger seat occupancy sensor, front
Positioning lights in headlights and rear lights
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Seat belts - inertia reel in the front with pyrotechnical belt latch tensioner, adaptive belt force limiter and belt retainer
Seat belts - three with inertia reel, rear
Side impact protection
Soft stop
Tyre Puncture Warning System (TPWS)
Windscreen washer jets, heated
Seats
Child seat ISOFIX attachments, front
Child seat ISOFIX attachments, rear
Standard seats, part-electric adjustment
Exterior equipment
All round anti-corrosion system with partial hot galvanising, phosphate treatment and cathodic dip paintwork, preservation of hollow cavities, underfloor protection
Chromeline exterior trim
Exhaust tailpipes - twin, chrome
Exterior mirrors - aspheric, heated, electric adjustment, body-coloured
Exterior parts in body colour, including bumpers, side sills and door handles
Indicator lenses, clear
Kidney grille, chrome with chrome vertical slats
Luggage compartment with electric unlocking via the key's remote control
Interior equipment
Air conditioning, automatic with extended features
Armrest - front with storage compartment
Armrest, rear with cupholders and storage compartment
Car/Key memory functions
Central air outlet, rear
Courtesy lights, front and rear with delay and interior night lighting
Cup holders front and rear
Electric windows - front and rear
Floor mats
Glove compartment, illuminated and lockable
Headlight range control, electric
Luggage compartment release button in driver's A-pillar
Power sockets, twin 12V in rear of centre console
Reading lights, front and rear
Rear-view mirror, automatically dimming
Roof aerial in Shark-fin design
Smoker's package (can be deleted)
Start/Stop button
Sun visors with vanity mirrors
Steering wheels
Steering column adjustment, manual (if fully electric seat adjustment is specified steering column adjustment becomes fully electric)
Three-spoke multi-function leather steering wheel
Audio and communications
Auxiliary input point for auxiliary playing devices (e.g. MP3 player)
BMW Business radio with single CD
Control Display (iDrive) with 6.5 inch colour display screen
Favourite buttons
On-Board Computer (OBC)
Preparation for six CD changer
Paintwork, upholstery and trims
Interior trim - Grey, high-gloss
Metallic paintwork
Upholstery - Linea cloth

Overview

Model: 540i SE
OTR Price: £39,530
Fuel: Petrol
BIK (%): 35% (34%)
CO₂ (g/km): 250 (232)
Combined fuel consumption (mpg): 26.9 (29.1)
Performance (hp): 306
0-62mph (secs): 6.1 (6.2)