The 2025 BMW 540i xDrive is the inline-six gasoline range-topper of the G60 5 Series, sitting on BMW's CLAR architecture beneath the V8 M5. Its B58 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six makes 375 hp and 398 lb-ft, augmented by a 48-volt mild-hybrid integrated starter-generator that adds momentary boost and smooths stop-start, with drive routed through a ZF 8-speed automatic and xDrive all-wheel drive. Car and Driver instrumented the 540i xDrive at 4.0 seconds to 60 mph, through the quarter-mile in 12.5 seconds at 111 mph, and to a governor-limited 152 mph, while the EPA rates it at 28 mpg combined. It is the long, technology-laden everyday luxury sedan in the lineup rather than a dedicated performance halo.
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A. Acceleration
0–100 km/h4.70 sManufacturer claimBMW+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · 2024 BMW 540i xDrive – Engine, Power (via Wayback snapshot)
Car and Driver instrumented 0-100 mph for the 2024 BMW 540i xDrive.
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0–60 mphiMethodology noteRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers.4.00 sIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · 2024 BMW 540i xDrive – Engine, Power (via Wayback snapshot)
Car and Driver instrumented 0-60 mph for the 2024 BMW 540i xDrive (same G60 B58/8-speed/xDrive powertrain as the 2025 car). Quicker than BMW's 4.5 s 0-100 km/h claim thanks to launch and the 1-ft rollout.
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Quarter-mile elapsed time12.50 sIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 12.5 s; stored canonically.
Government record · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Engine – 6 cyl, 3.0 L
Six cylinders, B58 inline-six. EPA lists the 2025 540i xDrive Sedan engine as '6 cyl, 3.0 L'.
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Engine displacement3.0 LHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 3 L; stored canonically.
E. Fuel Economy
Estimated range (city)iMethodology noteEstimated from tank capacity and quoted city economy — not an instrumented range.665 kmCalculated—+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 665.302787 km; stored canonically.
Calculated from Fuel tank capacity · Fuel economy (city).
Estimated range (combined)iMethodology noteEstimated from tank capacity and quoted combined economy — not an instrumented range.716 kmCalculated—+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 716.47993 km; stored canonically.
Calculated from Fuel tank capacity · Fuel economy (combined).
Estimated range (highway)
F. Performance
Lateral accelerationiMethodology noteSkidpad radius and surface affect results.0.92 gIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · 2024 BMW 540i xDrive – Engine, Power (via Wayback snapshot)
Car and Driver measured curb weight for the 2024 BMW 540i xDrive (4,365 lb, about 1,980 kg).
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Sources
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Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · 2024 BMW 540i xDrive – Engine, Power (via Wayback snapshot)
US rating 375 hp at 6,250 rpm, B58 3.0L turbo I6 with 48V mild-hybrid assist. Confirmed on the Car and Driver instrumented spec sheet for the 2024 BMW 540i xDrive (same G60 powertrain, carried into 2025).
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Peak torque540 N·mIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 398 lb-ft; stored canonically.
Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · 2024 BMW 540i xDrive – Engine, Power (via Wayback snapshot)
398 lb-ft at 1,850 rpm (combined published figure for the mild-hybrid B58). Car and Driver instrumented spec sheet for the 2024 BMW 540i xDrive. Wikipedia's G60 engine table lists the engine-only output as 520 N⋅m (384 lb-ft) plus a 200 N⋅m ISG.
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Transmission typeTorque-converter automaticHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Government record · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Engine – 6 cyl, 3.0 L
ZF 8-speed Steptronic automatic. EPA records the transmission as 'Automatic (S8)'.
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iMethodology noteEstimated from tank capacity and quoted highway economy — not an instrumented range.
844 km
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Originally reported as 844.42275 km; stored canonically.
Calculated from Fuel tank capacity · Fuel economy (highway).
Fuel economy (city)iMethodology noteLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km.9.0 L/100kmHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 26 mpg; stored canonically.
Government record · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Engine – 6 cyl, 3.0 L
EPA city rating for the 2025 BMW 540i xDrive Sedan (AWD).
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Fuel economy (combined)iMethodology noteLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km.8.4 L/100kmHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 28 mpg; stored canonically.
Government record · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Engine – 6 cyl, 3.0 L
EPA combined rating for the 2025 BMW 540i xDrive Sedan (AWD, 3.0L turbo I6, Auto S8, Premium).
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Fuel economy (highway)iMethodology noteLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km.7.1 L/100kmHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 33 mpg; stored canonically.
Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · 2024 BMW 540i xDrive – Engine, Power (via Wayback snapshot)
Car and Driver instrumented governor-limited top speed for the 2024 BMW 540i xDrive (152 mph). BMW's published claim is the customary 155 mph electronic limit.
