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BMW 540 Weight by Year and Configuration

Weight for the BMW 540 changes with cab, bed, drivetrain, engine, and equipment. Recorded curb weight in this dataset is 3,748–4,056 lbs across 12 model years (1999–2023), with some years missing from this dataset. Recorded payload ratings run 820–1,036 lbs. The figures are the configurations on file, not every factory build.

Quick weight overview

BMW 540 recorded specifications
Specification Value
Curb weight 3,748–4,056 lbs range
GVWR 4,817–5,302 lbs range
Payload 820–1,036 lbs range
Model years 1999–2023 (12 years on file)
Configurations 27 recorded

BMW 540 weight by year

Newest model years first. Ranges cover the configurations on file for that year.
Year Curb weight GVWR Payload Details
2023 3,898–4,050 lbs range 5,104–5,302 lbs range 820–869 lbs range View
2022 3,898–4,050 lbs range 5,104–5,302 lbs range 820–869 lbs range View
2021 3,898–4,050 lbs range 5,104–5,302 lbs range 820–869 lbs range View
2020 3,847–4,019 lbs range 5,060–5,165 lbs range 838–860 lbs range View
2019 3,847–4,019 lbs range 5,060–5,165 lbs range 838–860 lbs range View
2018 3,847–4,019 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2017 3,847–4,019 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2003 3,748–4,056 lbs range 4,817–5,093 lbs range 1,014–1,036 lbs range View
2002 3,748–4,056 lbs range 4,817–5,093 lbs range 1,014–1,036 lbs range View
2001 3,748–4,056 lbs range 4,817 lbs 1,014–1,036 lbs range View
2000 3,748–4,056 lbs range Unavailable 1,014–1,036 lbs range View
1999 3,748–4,056 lbs range Unavailable 1,014–1,036 lbs range View

BMW 540 curb weight history

Each mark is the lowest and highest recorded curb weight for that model year. A single point means those records match. Years without curb weight are omitted, and gaps are not connected.

4,080.643,723.361999: 3,748–4,056 lbs19992000: 3,748–4,056 lbs20002001: 3,748–4,056 lbs20012002: 3,748–4,056 lbs20022003: 3,748–4,056 lbs20032017: 3,847–4,019 lbs20172018: 3,847–4,019 lbs20182019: 3,847–4,019 lbs20192020: 3,847–4,019 lbs20202021: 3,898–4,050 lbs20212022: 3,898–4,050 lbs20222023: 3,898–4,050 lbs2023

  • 2023 BMW 540

    Curb weight 3,898–4,050 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 5,104–5,302 lbs range
    Payload 820–869 lbs range
    Configurations 2 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 1,000 lbs
    Maximum cargo capacity 14 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 18 gal
    2 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    i 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 rear-wheel 3,898 lbs 5,104 lbs 820 lbs
    i xDrive 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 all-wheel 4,050 lbs 5,302 lbs 869 lbs

  • 2022 BMW 540

    Curb weight 3,898–4,050 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 5,104–5,302 lbs range
    Payload 820–869 lbs range
    Configurations 2 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum cargo capacity 14 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 18 gal
    2 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    i 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 rear-wheel 3,898 lbs 5,104 lbs 820 lbs
    i xDrive 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 all-wheel 4,050 lbs 5,302 lbs 869 lbs

  • 2021 BMW 540

    Curb weight 3,898–4,050 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 5,104–5,302 lbs range
    Payload 820–869 lbs range
    Configurations 2 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum cargo capacity 14 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 18 gal
    2 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 rear-wheel 3,898 lbs 5,104 lbs 820 lbs
    i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 all-wheel 4,050 lbs 5,302 lbs 869 lbs

  • 2020 BMW 540

    Curb weight 3,847–4,019 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 5,060–5,165 lbs range
    Payload 838–860 lbs range
    Configurations 2 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum cargo capacity 18.70 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 18 gal
    2 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 rear-wheel 3,847 lbs 5,060 lbs 860 lbs
    i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 all-wheel drive 4,019 lbs 5,165 lbs 838 lbs

  • 2019 BMW 540

    Curb weight 3,847–4,019 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 5,060–5,165 lbs range
    Payload 838–860 lbs range
    Configurations 2 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum cargo capacity 18.70 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 18 gal
    2 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 rear-wheel 3,847 lbs 5,060 lbs 860 lbs
    i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 all-wheel drive 4,019 lbs 5,165 lbs 838 lbs

  • 2018 BMW 540

    Curb weight 3,847–4,019 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 2 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum cargo capacity 18.70 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 18 gal
    2 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 rear-wheel 3,847 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 all-wheel drive 4,019 lbs Unavailable Unavailable

  • 2017 BMW 540

    Curb weight 3,847–4,019 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 2 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum cargo capacity 18.70 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 18 gal
    2 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 rear-wheel 3,847 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 3.0L I-6 all-wheel drive 4,019 lbs Unavailable Unavailable

  • 2003 BMW 540

    Curb weight 3,748–4,056 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 4,817–5,093 lbs range
    Payload 1,014–1,036 lbs range
    Configurations 2 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 4,400 lbs
    Fuel tank 18.50 gal
    2 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    i 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 3,748 lbs 4,817 lbs 1,014 lbs
    iT 4dr Station Wagon Unavailable Unavailable 4,056 lbs 5,093 lbs 1,036 lbs

  • 2002 BMW 540

    Curb weight 3,748–4,056 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 4,817–5,093 lbs range
    Payload 1,014–1,036 lbs range
    Configurations 2 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 4,400 lbs
    Fuel tank 18.50 gal
    2 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    i 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 3,748 lbs 4,817 lbs 1,014 lbs
    iT 4dr Station Wagon Unavailable Unavailable 4,056 lbs 5,093 lbs 1,036 lbs

  • 2001 BMW 540

    Curb weight 3,748–4,056 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 4,817 lbs
    Payload 1,014–1,036 lbs range
    Configurations 3 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 4,400 lbs
    Fuel tank 18.50 gal
    3 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    i 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 3,748 lbs 4,817 lbs 1,014 lbs
    i 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 3,803 lbs Unavailable 1,014 lbs
    iA 4dr Sport Wagon Unavailable Unavailable 4,056 lbs Unavailable 1,036 lbs

  • 2000 BMW 540

    Curb weight 3,748–4,056 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload 1,014–1,036 lbs range
    Configurations 3 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 4,400 lbs
    Fuel tank 18.50 gal
    3 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    i 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 3,748 lbs Unavailable 1,014 lbs
    i 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 3,803 lbs Unavailable 1,014 lbs
    iA Sport Wagon 4dr Station Wagon Unavailable Unavailable 4,056 lbs Unavailable 1,036 lbs

  • 1999 BMW 540

    Curb weight 3,748–4,056 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload 1,014–1,036 lbs range
    Configurations 3 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 4,400 lbs
    Fuel tank 18.50 gal
    3 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    i 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 3,748 lbs Unavailable 1,014 lbs
    i sport wagon 4dr Station Wagon Unavailable Unavailable 4,056 lbs Unavailable 1,036 lbs
    iA 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 3,803 lbs Unavailable 1,014 lbs

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What the weight terms mean

Curb weight

Curb weight is the vehicle weight under the manufacturer measurement definition, without cargo or passengers.

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)

GVWR is the manufacturer maximum permitted loaded vehicle weight.

Payload

Payload is the rated capacity for occupants, cargo, and other loads. It depends on the exact configuration.

Towing capacity

Towing capacity is a trailer weight rating. It is not the same as payload.



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