After the BMW 4 Series officially entered the era of "big nostrils", the last car model in the BMW lineup to adopt the standard double kidney grille was only the BMW 5 Series. The BMW 540i we want to see today is a 2022 modified 540i style version M sports suit model that remains in the import channel (priced at 603,900 yuan, hereinafter referred to as the BMW 540i), which is currently the highest priced non-high-performance product of the BMW 5 series family in the Chinese market.
The flattened kidneys are considered to be one of the most outstanding symbols of BMW's model in this generation, and the straight waterfall banner is created in the front of the BMW 540i to create a three-dimensional style of outward diffusion, its bar amplitude structure is remarkable, through the compression of the longitudinal width, it is connected with the headlights at both ends after elongation. With such a double kidney as the center, the visual width of the front of the car becomes excellent, and the center of gravity is reduced as a result.
However, the BMW 540i is actually the generation that completed the replacement earlier in the BMW sedan, which also makes it replace with a new style of digital headlights, laser light sources will appear in the high beam list, and the simplified daily running light banner and turn signal banner will be more advanced in the dynamic display. Of course, the steering assistance, adaptive near and far light switching, etc. here will also enhance the actual lighting effect, but in terms of technology and luxury, it is still slightly weaker than the Audi A6 allroad and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe, which are also in the import market.
It can be seen that the entire body structure and panel line of bmw 540i are still mainly sporty, and its independent side skirts, front and rear bumper brackets and other accessories that accompany the M sports suit have three-dimensional undulating changes, which bring richer light and shadow to the vehicle at the same time, but also reduce the wind resistance and the visual center of gravity of the body, and the sense of closeness in dynamic driving will be enhanced. Similarly, the blackened taillights in the rear of the car, the tail box cover duck tail, etc., are also built according to the sports style.
Objectively speaking, the cockpit design of the BMW 540i can be said to be family-oriented, but it can only be said to be a little too solidified.
Two 12.3-inch full LCD screens are commendable, but they are nothing new in the layout, especially when we see the multimedia and air conditioning consoles that are fully integrated with the central air conditioning outlet, the difference between it and the 1 series, 3 series and other models can only be distinguished from the details of the process and material grade, the sense of technology is not as good as the Audi A6, the luxury is not as good as the Mercedes-Benz E-class, and the positioning that is not up and down makes it slightly embarrassing.
Of course, the cockpit with the M badge everywhere still adheres to the sporty style of the appearance well, the three-spoke sports steering wheel, the chicken leg shape electronic gear, the sports style leather seat, etc., and the cockpit with a light surround feeling in the business still has a sporting effect higher than the other two BBA. In particular, its shift mechanism layout, convenient position layout and suitable short gear handlebars, coupled with the sport damping of the ZF 8AT itself, will deepen its driving pleasure.
In the technology-related part, 16 speaker audio is still BMW's commonly used HARMAN Carton, HUD head-up display, wireless charging board, inductive smart key, etc. can enhance its technology atmosphere in different car links, iDrive infotainment system also has all the mainstream functions including CarLife/CarPlay, remote car connection, voice interaction and so on.
Can be said to intelligent driving, as the top bmw 540i although there is a panoramic image, automatic parking, but the cruising driving still only provides fixed speed cruise, adaptive cruise and full speed adaptive cruise need to pay extra for different optional packages, which obviously can not make BMW appear how generous, can only be said that there is no Audi, Mercedes-Benz imported cars are stingy.
We don't have to worry about bmw 540i ride feedback, even if this is a standard wheelbase model, the 4976/1868/1489mm length, width and height and 2975mm wheelbase still ensure that the 180cm large man can also get sufficient space width and freedom in the rear row. However, the dynamic comfort difference between the front and rear rows will be slightly obvious, the front row of electric adjustment, heating, leg rest, waist brace, etc., will make the front row perform better after running, as the owners feedback, the only deficiency of the BMW 540i is only that the ventilation needs to be optional or not covered to the rear row.
In terms of power performance, a B58B30C 3.0T inline six-cylinder engine will be paired with ZF 8AT, the former can provide 250kW (340Ps)/450N·m of power parameters, they will help bmw 540i in a straight line with a time of 5.1 seconds to break the hundred.
The lack of xDrive and variable suspension support will make this C-class rear-drive car look less perfect in terms of stability control, but just through BMW's own double wishbones + multi-link suspension combination and sporty steering tuning, the BMW 540i is enough to become a handling champion in the non-performance market of the same class.