What are the dimensions of the BMW 540i?
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The length, width, and height of the BMW 540i are 5087mm, 1868mm, and 1500mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 3108mm. Interior: The overall design is relatively understated; the fine craftsmanship and rich configurations have received positive feedback from users, with even and tight seams in the joints; the air conditioning performs well, the sound system is average, the steering wheel has a good feel, and the display controls are convenient and user-friendly. Exterior: The overall styling features iconic BMW design elements, with a long and imposing body, a tough and dynamic look, and smooth lines. Users have commented that 'the front resembles the new 7 Series, very similar to the 7 Series, with a long body and dual exhaust pipes on both sides at the rear for the 535 model.
I've driven that BMW 540i a few times. It fits perfectly into standard parking spaces with its dimensions of approximately 4975mm in length, 1868mm in width, and 1479mm in height, along with a wheelbase of nearly 3 meters. It's quite agile for daily city commuting, though you need to be slightly careful with the mirrors in narrow alleys. The rear seats offer ample legroom to comfortably cross your legs, and the trunk can easily accommodate three large suitcases. Compared to the previous generation 5 Series, this model features sleeker lines and achieves a drag coefficient of just 0.22, making it exceptionally quiet and fuel-efficient on highways. When compared to the E-Class, it's 2cm shorter in length but has a longer wheelbase—BMW's space optimization is truly remarkable.
Last time I measured my friend's 540i, the actual car looked more impressive than the specs. The 4975mm body length paired with a low height of 1479mm gives it an aggressive, hunkered-down stance. I tried taking a sharp turn at 60 km/h, and the weight distribution with these dimensions felt incredibly stable. The 2998mm wheelbase allows the rear seats to recline flat, but the 1868mm width makes it a tight fit in mall parking spaces—I had to fold the mirrors to squeeze in. By the way, the new 5 Series standard wheelbase version even offers optional airline-style headrests for the rear seats, making four-hour drives fatigue-free.
