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2025 BMW

540i xDrive Sedan

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo

BMW 540i: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Powertrain
HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
3.07
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
MPG City
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
MPG Comb
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,750EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
CO₂
307 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Eco Score
6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Pass. Vol
98 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seatsPackage only
  • Heated seatsStandard
  • Heated steering wheelPackage only
  • Leather seatsStandard
  • Massaging seatsPackage only
  • Memory seatUnconfirmedPackage only
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmedPackage only
  • Ventilated seatsPackage only

Audio

  • Bowers & Wilkins audioUnconfirmedPackage only
  • Harman Kardon audioUnconfirmedPackage only
  • Premium audio (any brand)UnconfirmedStandard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view cameraPackage only
  • Backup cameraStandard
  • Head-up displayPackage only
  • Night visionUnconfirmedPackage only
  • Parking sensorsStandard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise controlPackage only
  • Automatic emergency brakingStandard
  • Blind-spot monitorUnconfirmedPackage only
  • Lane-keeping assistStandard

Convenience

  • Android AutoStandard
  • Apple CarPlayStandard
  • Keyless entryStandard
  • Navigation systemStandard
  • Power liftgateUnconfirmedStandard
  • Push-button startStandard
  • Remote startStandard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlayStandard
  • Wireless phone chargingStandard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlightsUnconfirmedPackage only

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

1 service bulletin filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Mar 6, 2025STEERINGB320225

    Parts of the steering shaft universal joint may have been joined together without having beengreased. As a result, there can be audible squeaking and cracking noises. In some cases, moresteering force is required.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.