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G30 · GENERATION 2021 → · GRAND TOURER
BMWMHEV
540i
Power
333hp
450 Nm · 11 hp elec
0 → 100 km/h
5.2s
VMax 250 km/h
Total range
—
Battery + Tank
10.2kWh
+ 68 L tank
Technical identity card
Full specifications BMW 540i
Manufacturer data and values calibrated by the Caralogy simulation engine.
Powertrain
| Architecture | 6 cyl. |
| Displacement | 2,998 cm³ |
| Puissance électrique | 11 hp |
| Combined power | 333 hp |
| Couple | 450 Nm |
| Gearbox | Convertisseur de couple 8 rapports Automatique |
| Transmission | Propulsion |
Battery and charging
| Battery capacity | 10.2 kWh |
| Charge AC max | 3.7 kW |
| Petrol cons. WLTP | 6.5 L/100km |
| Tank | 68 L |
Performance
| 0 → 100 km/h | 5,2 s |
| VMax | 250 km/h |
Dimensions and environment
| Length | 4,963 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm |
| Width | 1,868 mm |
| Height | 1,479 mm |
| Boot | 530 L |
| Kerb weight | 1,685 kg |
| Cd | 0.23 |
| CO₂ WLTP | 150 g/km |
Caralogy Methodology
Motorway and performance values calibrated by the Caralogy physics simulation engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves).
See full methodology →Manufacturer data · motorway values calibrated by the Caralogy engine
Caralogy Analysis
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Caralogy Verdict
Suitable for
grand tourer plug-in hybrid among the best in segment: 3rd of 9 in Combined range (1046 km).
Less suitable for
Regular family use with bulky luggage. The space and boot are sport-calibrated, not utility. A sedan or SUV from the same manufacturer would be more practical daily.
Alternatives to consider
If the priority is Combined range, the Bmw 540d xDrive (1st with 1269 km) takes the lead. If the priority is 0–100 km/h, the Bmw 545e xDrive (1st with 4.6 s) takes the lead.
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Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulator →Long-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a trip →Chronos & accélération
0-100, 0-200, courbe de vitesse, positionnement segment.
Voir la performance →Segment positioning
Where the 540i stands against grand tourers plug-in hybrid
Comparison across 9 grand tourers plug-in hybrid marketed between 2019–2023.
Combined range3e / 9
1 046 km
Min 745 km · Bmw 545e xDriveMax 1 269 km · Bmw 540d xDrive
0–100 km/h7e / 9
5,2 s
Min 5,2 s · Bmw 540i xDriveMax 4,6 s · Bmw 545e xDrive
Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)
A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 220 kW299 hp · 0-100 6.0 s
A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW367 hp · 0-100 5.3 s
A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 220 kW299 hp · 0-100 6.0 s
A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW367 hp · 0-100 5.3 s
Cross-energy alternatives
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Model family
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Frequently asked questions
BMW 540i: what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.