Get to Know the 2021 BMW 540i

Sep 10, 2021

BMW has been getting a lot of attention lately for its excellent SUVs, but we can’t forget the sedans. Those looking for a convenient, comfortable, and relaxed commuter should definitely get to know the 2021 BMW 540i.

The sedan segment is smaller these days as more people opt for larger vehicles and BMW brings the comfort of the sedan into the utility of an SUV. But for those of us without lots of hauling needs or a big family, or who need an option for a comfortable cruiser for those long commutes, nothing can beat a BMW sedan.

The 540i is, to put it bluntly, the last word in sedan comfort. This is quiet, luxurious, and designed with all the latest tech features to keep you safe and get you from point A to point B with ease.

Power and Drive

This year’s 540i has a turbocharged inline-six that makes 335 horsepower and will get you from 0 to 60 in 4.7 seconds. Expect 27mpg combined with this engine. A new 48-volt motor-generator offers a mild-hybrid system that gives the sedan an even sharper and smoother response at the throttle.

The 540i has such a smooth feel to it that you won’t even notice those bumps in the road. If you want something a little more fun and agile, go for the M Sport and Dynamic Handling packages, which give you the option to firm things up for sport driving.

Comfort and Quiet

Inside, the 540i is everything we expect from BMW. The wide body means four full-sized adults can travel in perfect comfort. The available 20-way adjustable seats allow you to dial in exactly the right position for comfortable driving and riding.

Enjoy perforated faux-leather upholstery with contrast stitching on the lower trims or opt up for the Nappa leather and the Luxury Seating package, which gets you heated and ventilated seats. There’s even a massaging seat option for an extra $1,000.

Tech and Driver Assist

The 540i is packed with features that make it easy to have a safe, comfortable drive. Even the base model has a lot, but we do have to love the Driving Assitant Plus package, particularly if you have a lot of bumper-to-bumper traffic to deal with. This package will give you adaptive cruise control with a hands-free traffic jam feature: once you try this, you won’t ever go back.

Specs and Details

The 540i has 99 cubic feet of passenger volume and 14 cubic feet of trunk space. You also get a 12.3-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system, which comes with Apple CarePlay integration. Real-life camera views make it extremely easy to maneuver this vehicle in tight spots.

And, unlike some other luxury sedan makers, BMW hasn’t cluttered up the driving experience by making everything touch-screen only. The controls are easy to use while keeping your eyes on the road.

If you’re in the market for a comfortable sedan for commutes or long highway excursions, you can’t do better than the 2021 540i. Test drive one today at Valley Auto World BMW.