2017 BMW 540i Sedan







The 2017 BMW 540i Sedan is armed with technology that’s easy to use and keeps you connected. Intelligent Voice Control understands natural speech patterns, seamlessly fulfilling your every command. With optional Gesture Control, use simple hand gestures to control navigation, communication and entertainment.
Valvetronic and Double VANOS technology help this unique 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine enhance performance and efficiency. Proof of its power is in the numbers: 335 hp, a 0-60 of 4.7 seconds and a peak torque of 332 lb-ft sure to push you back in your seat whenever you hit the throttle.
Integral Active Steering enhances driving dynamics, depending on the speed and steering angle. At lower speeds, the power steering improves maneuverability and agility for easier parking and cornering. At higher speeds, the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels, making for quicker and more comfortable lane changes.
Customize your 5 Series Sedan with the racing-inspired look of M Sport. Enhancements include your choice of 19 or 20-inch Double-spoke wheels M Aerodynamic kit, Shadowline exterior trim, M Sport suspension and M steering wheel.
2017 BMW 540i Sedan – Price
Starting MSRP : $56,450
2017 BMW 540i Sedan – Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder, 24-valve 335-hp engine. Combines a twin-scroll turbocharger with variable valve control (Double-VANOS and Valvetronic) and high-precision direct injection
Air Curtains and Air Breather system
Active kidney grille
Electronic throttle control
Auto Start-Stop function
Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling)
Brake Energy Regeneration
Driving Dynamics Control with ECO PRO, COMFORT, and SPORT modes
8-speed Sport Automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and Launch Control
2017 BMW 540i Sedan – Handling, ride and braking
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features; with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
Double-wishbone multi-link aluminum front suspension
Integral-V multi-link aluminum rear suspension
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS), composite front rotors and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), brake-pad wear indicators and Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Electromechanical parking brake
Electric power steering
Servotronic power-steering assist
2017 BMW 540i Sedan – Exterior
Double Spoke light alloy wheels (Style 634), 18 x 8.0; and 245/45 run-flat all-season tires1
Adaptive LED Headlights
LED fog lights
Power-folding, heated side mirrors
Chrome-line exterior trim
Black Chrome exhaust tips
Non-metallic paint
2017 BMW 540i Sedan – Interior seating and trim
16-way power-adjustable front sport seats including 2-way power-adjustable side bolsters, 4-way lumbar support and memory system for driver’s seat and steering wheel
40/20/40 split fold-down through-load rear seats
Dakota Leather upholstery
Fineline Ridge Wood trim
Anthracite headliner
Floormats
2017 BMW 540i Sedan – Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player with Radio Data System (RDS)
HiFi Sound System with 12 speakers and 205-watt digital amplifier
HD Radio™ with “multicast” FM station reception
Pre-wiring for SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Tuner
2017 BMW 540i Sedan – Instrumentation and controls
3-spoke power tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth® wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone2
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth® including Mobile Office3 features; Dragon Drive! Messaging Dictation, a 60-day trial subscription upon activation. Messaging service provided by Nuance®
8.8″ Dynamic Digital Instrument Cluster
Dynamic Cruise Control4
iDrive 6.0 system with Touch screen, touchpad Controller and 7 programmable memory buttons
BMW Navigation system with 10.2″ high-resolution Touch screen; 3-D maps; 200 GB hard drive with 20 GB storage for audio files; Voice command system with Natural Language Understanding; and Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for map data up to 4 times annually
Expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system
BMW Connected App Compatibility
BMW Online with MyInfo and BMW Apps
BMW TeleService
Advanced Real Time Traffic Information
Tire Pressure Monitor
Rear-window defroster
Outside-temperature display
2017 BMW 540i Sedan – Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop button
Advanced Vehicle & Key Memory includes most recently used climate-control temperature and air-distribution settings; exterior mirror and power seat settings; audio tone settings and radio presets; central-locking preferences; and lighting preferences
Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation
Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filters
Automatic tilt-down of passenger’s side-view mirror (when car is shifted into reverse gear) for visibility of curb when backing up
2-way power glass moonroof with “one-touch” operation and power interior sunshade
Power windows with key-off and “one touch” up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed and automatic headlight control
Power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up for easy entry and exit
Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and driver’s-side exterior mirror
Interior courtesy lights with automatic-dimming function
BMW Ambiance lighting includes door handle-area lighting, illuminated driver and front-passenger vanity mirrors, front footwell lights, front and rear reading lights, and 11 predefined selectable interior light designs
Ground-illuminating lights in exterior door handles
Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate controls for the left and right
Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Dual cupholders in front and rear
Fold-up rear-seat center armrest
Front-seat center console with armrest and storage compartment
Open storage compartments in all doors and front-seatback storage
Fully finished trunk with remote trunk release
Locking glovebox
Universal garage-door opener
Power outlets in front center console storage compartment, rear center console, and in trunk
2x USB ports with 2.1A charging
2017 BMW 540i Sedan – Safety and security
Adaptive Brakelights
Programmable LED Daytime Running Lights
Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger-seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
3-point safety belts with force limiters and head restraints at all seating positions
Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags
Acoustic safety-belt warning
Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners
LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)
Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
Central locking system on driver and front passenger doors
Anti-theft alarm system
BMW Assist eCall™ includes Emergency Request (SOS button) and Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification
BMW Remote Services includes Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Remote Door Unlock and BMW Connected app
BMW’s Active Protection System detects imminent accidents, then prepares by automatically pretensioning safety belts, closing windows and moonroof, and activating post-crash braking; includes Fatigue and Focus Alert feature
2017 BMW 540i Sedan – Warranty
BMW Ultimate Care (for complete details, visit bmwusa.com/ultimatecare_maintenance)
4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks 2017 Models (valid only in the USA including Puerto Rico)
12-year Unlimited Mileage Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
4-year Unlimited Mileage Roadside Assistance Program






