In the first row, the BMW 540i legroom ranges from a minimum of 41 inches to a maximum of 41.7 inches.
The BMW 540i has a minimum of 34.2 inches and a maximum of 36.5 inches of second row legroom.
Check out the Legroom specifications for other makes and models.
2023 BMW 540i Legroom
In the first row, the 2023 BMW 540i legroom is 41 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2023 BMW 540i is 36 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2023 BMW 540i Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
5 Series xDrive Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
41 in. |
36 in. |
5 Series Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
41 in. |
36 in. |
2023 BMW 540i Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
5 Series xDrive Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
104 cm |
91 cm |
5 Series Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
104 cm |
91 cm |
2022 BMW 540i Legroom
In the first row, the 2022 BMW 540i legroom is 41 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2022 BMW 540i is 36 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2022 BMW 540i Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
5 Series xDrive Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
41 in. |
36 in. |
5 Series Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
41 in. |
36 in. |
2022 BMW 540i Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
5 Series xDrive Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
104 cm |
91 cm |
5 Series Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
104 cm |
91 cm |
2021 BMW 540i Legroom
In the first row, the 2021 BMW 540i legroom is 41 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2021 BMW 540i is 36 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2021 BMW 540i Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
5 Series Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
41 in. |
36 in. |
2021 BMW 540i Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
5 Series Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
104 cm |
91 cm |
2020 BMW 540i Legroom
In the first row, the 2020 BMW 540i legroom is 41.4 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2020 BMW 540i is 36.5 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2020 BMW 540i Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
41.4 in. |
36.5 in. |
xDrive Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
41.4 in. |
36.5 in. |
Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
41.4 in. |
36.5 in. |
2020 BMW 540i Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
105.2 cm |
92.7 cm |
xDrive Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
105.2 cm |
92.7 cm |
Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
105.2 cm |
92.7 cm |
2019 BMW 540i Legroom
In the first row, the 2019 BMW 540i legroom is 41.4 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2019 BMW 540i is 36.5 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2019 BMW 540i Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
41.4 in. |
36.5 in. |
xDrive Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
41.4 in. |
36.5 in. |
Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
41.4 in. |
36.5 in. |
2019 BMW 540i Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
105.2 cm |
92.7 cm |
xDrive Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
105.2 cm |
92.7 cm |
Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
105.2 cm |
92.7 cm |
2018 BMW 540i Legroom
In the first row, the 2018 BMW 540i legroom is 41.4 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2018 BMW 540i is 36.5 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2018 BMW 540i Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
41.4 in. |
36.5 in. |
2018 BMW 540i Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
105.2 cm |
92.7 cm |
2017 BMW 540i Legroom
In the first row, the 2017 BMW 540i legroom is 41.4 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2017 BMW 540i is 36.5 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2017 BMW 540i Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
41.4 in. |
36.5 in. |
2017 BMW 540i Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Sedan |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
105.2 cm |
92.7 cm |
2003 BMW 540i Legroom
In the first row, the 2003 BMW 540i legroom is 41.7 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2003 BMW 540i is 34.2 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2003 BMW 540i Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Wagon |
4.4L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD, | RWD |
41.7 in. |
34.2 in. |
Sedan |
4.4L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
41.7 in. |
34.2 in. |
2003 BMW 540i Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Wagon |
4.4L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD, | RWD |
105.9 cm |
86.9 cm |
Sedan |
4.4L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
105.9 cm |
86.9 cm |
2002 BMW 540i Legroom
In the first row, the 2002 BMW 540i legroom is 41.7 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2002 BMW 540i is 34.2 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2002 BMW 540i Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Wagon |
4.4L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
41.7 in. |
34.2 in. |
Sedan |
4.4L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
41.7 in. |
34.2 in. |
2002 BMW 540i Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Wagon |
4.4L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
105.9 cm |
86.9 cm |
Sedan |
4.4L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
105.9 cm |
86.9 cm |
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