Motoring: BMW 540i the practical, pace-setting hero
BMW New Zealand mined a rich seam of generosity when specifying the 540i for the local market, so every Kiwi example comes with an M Sport package as standard.
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BMW 540i
Engine: 3.0-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder petrol
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Power: 250kW
Torque: 450Nm
0-100km/h: 5.1 seconds
Top speed: 250km/h
Fuel economy: 6.7L/100km
CO2 emissions: 154g/km
Price: $142,900
I was tempted to suggest that, for now, this is as good as the
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Motoring: BMW 540i the practical, pace-setting hero
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