New models - BMW - 5 Series540d xDrive to join BMW 5 Series rangeDiesel 540d xDrive sedan coming to Australian BMW showrooms in Q4 of this year3 Jul 2024 By MATT BROGAN BMW will add the high powered 540d xDrive diesel-powered sedan to its 5 Series range in the fourth quarter of this year priced from $134,900 plus on-road costs – or $3500 more than the 530d it replaces.
Slotting between 520i (petrol) and i5 (battery electric) variants, the 540d will replace the 530d in BMW Australia’s line-up and is expected to become the go-to choice for police forces currently employing the 5 Series diesel for highway patrol duties.
The BMW 540d xDrive features a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six-cylinder diesel engine developing 223kW of power and 670Nm of torque, an improvement of 28kW and 50Nm over the 530d.
The driveline is aided by a 48-volt mild hybrid system which contributes 13kW and 200Nm to the deal and can recover charge via regenerative braking. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission complete the package.
BMW quotes a 0-100km/h acceleration time of just 5.2 seconds for the 540d xDrive sedan, or half-a-second faster than the model it replaces.
Expectedly, standard features for the 5 Series variant are extensive with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, 20-inch alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights, adaptive suspension, carbon-fibre trim garnishing, dual-zone climate control, heated sport seats, leather upholstery, LED ambient cabin lighting, keyless entry and ignition, M Sport leather steering wheel, M Sport package with M Sport brakes, panoramic glass roof, tyre pressure monitor and repair kit ‘spare’.
On the infotainment side we find BMW ConnectedDrive services available via a 14.5-inch infotainment screen, digital radio reception, wireless device charging pad, and 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system.
2025 BMW 5 Series pricing*:
*Pricing excludes on-road costs. ![]() Read more2nd of July 2024 ![]() Updated BMW M3 priced ahead of Q4 arrivalMild revisions and price increases for BMW M3 range, now from $163,700 + ORC1st of July 2024 ![]() Minor updates inbound for BMW 3 SeriesMY25 BMW 330i variants decrease by up to $6000 while M340i xDrive price increases by $870026th of June 2024 ![]() Goodwood debut for new BMW M5High-performance BMW M5 to debut at Goodwood FOS with PHEV and V8 powertrain, AWD26th of June 2024 ![]() Hydrogen a longer-term target: BMWFuel-cell electric vehicles will supplement EVs, offer alternative for towing, longer distancesAll new models![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 5 Series pricing
Motor industry news |
|
Facebook Twitter Instagram