Perks Quirks & Irks - 2021 BMW 540i - My favourite modern BMW

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
  • The 2021 BMW 540i sees a mid-cycle refresh with subtle exterior updates and the addition of a 48 volt mild hybrid system.
    It's my favourite modern BMW as it checks off all the boxes I want in a luxury sedan, from looks to performance to technology and comfort.
    0:00 Exterior
    2:26 Interior
    7:14 Engine & Mild Hybrid
    9:55 Driving Dynamics
    11:07 Fuel Consumption
    12:47 Options
    14:19 Wrap Up
    #BMW #Luxury #CarReview
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Komentáře • 32

  • @dylan19674
    @dylan19674 Před 3 lety +18

    Nice review, right on the money. I just bought a 2021 BMW 540i xDrive. Best car I've ever owned!

    • @SDBROOKS08
      @SDBROOKS08 Před 3 lety

      Own a E class you’ll change your mind

    • @akshithreddy6736
      @akshithreddy6736 Před 3 lety +1

      @@SDBROOKS08 I think it’s more of personal preference based on what sort of interior layout and the type of exterior you like or prefer
      But both are great cars without doubt

    • @stanbenik
      @stanbenik Před rokem +2

      @@SDBROOKS08 mercedes has been shit since late 90s. If you go above 200 kmh stuff starts creaking and shaking.

  • @shadow109010
    @shadow109010 Před 14 dny +1

    Well said mate! Great review and what a car. I have the 2021540i RWD here in sunny California, came with the 20-inch rims which i have grown to really love. M550i is my next goal. Cheers!

  • @naiart82
    @naiart82 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful car and thanks for the review.

  • @Beer20001
    @Beer20001 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome review of the 5 series

  • @davidhayakawa5022
    @davidhayakawa5022 Před 2 lety +1

    Good report!

  • @tremellk
    @tremellk Před 3 lety +1

    Great video review. Watching you repeatedly use the gear selector to manually shift while paddle shifters are ignored is a little trippy 🤔😂

  • @michaelmitchell7907
    @michaelmitchell7907 Před 3 lety +1

    The daytime running lights reminds me of the Toyota Venza

  • @steevski
    @steevski Před 3 lety +10

    Nice review! I have an M550 on order. Do I need the power? Absolutely not, but considering how fast the industry is changing it may be last time I can get a nice V8. Not to mention that a heavily optioned 540 wasn’t that far off in price from the M550.

    • @Modern.Motoring
      @Modern.Motoring  Před 3 lety +3

      Congrats on the M550! I had one last year and it was a blast!!! Good thinking re: V8 as you’re right about the industry downsizing cylinders.
      Thank you for the kind words - I appreciate it!!

    • @gendaminoru3195
      @gendaminoru3195 Před 3 lety +1

      EXACTLY my sentiments, so I ordered an Individual M550. It may be the "last of the Mahicans."

  • @realgrieve
    @realgrieve Před rokem +1

    I love the BMLU 540i

  • @gendaminoru3195
    @gendaminoru3195 Před 3 lety

    In 1972 it was called a Bavaria or 3.0 S and 3.0 Si [E3] [father had an E9 - different designer; Karmann], which followed the BMW 2500 in the late 1960's, then [E12] 520 / 528 / 530 started in 1978. This also debuted the iconic Hofmeister Kink which now seems to be almost disappearing from BMW lineups. Then came the most iconic E28s of the 1980's that really stirred the interest and took off. My first BMW wasn't until the E34s would appear though, followed by the E39 and the E60. Followed by F07/F10 and now the G30 and F90 [M5] holdovers. Umpteen LCi's came along in between. What was your favorite?

  • @tooagle
    @tooagle Před 2 lety +1

    The published trunk space is about 18cu ft. But how much of that is really usable? I don't understand why that floor isn't flat.

  • @mohammedosman5668
    @mohammedosman5668 Před 2 lety

    What is the exterior color?

  • @moeanthony9308
    @moeanthony9308 Před 3 lety +1

    Good job Jay.

    • @Modern.Motoring
      @Modern.Motoring  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you, my friend 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @hassnalyami5205
    @hassnalyami5205 Před 2 lety +1

    how is the ride comfort compared to the e-class and A6?

    • @Modern.Motoring
      @Modern.Motoring  Před 2 lety +2

      This barely beats the E class but it still does for ride comfort. Haven’t driven the A6 yet.

  • @ericd.4460
    @ericd.4460 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Totally agree with your assessment of this car, but for me I don't want any sporty features or larger tires, and I would not allow that start-stop feature to function on my car. Why would you voluntarily allow your car to be worn out by the hour? It makes absolutely no sense and was never intended to, it was intended to increase your visits to the service center, which is the heart of dealership profits.

    • @kcd2120
      @kcd2120 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Well said. I would never buy a car that I could not disable this ridiculous feature on.

    • @TerryTruthseeker
      @TerryTruthseeker Před 7 měsíci

      It drives me crazy too. I wish it stayed on.

  • @cyrusgill1594
    @cyrusgill1594 Před rokem

    No Canadians

  • @Engineer20201
    @Engineer20201 Před 3 lety +1

    I think BMW has stopped innovation. Merc and Audi are way ahead of Bimmers. I owned a BMW 535 and I loved it but my next car will be a Merc.

    • @pettersaethre
      @pettersaethre Před 2 lety +1

      bmw`s reliability is rated much higher these days

  • @jeffl1944
    @jeffl1944 Před 3 lety

    Canadian people are weird

    • @jimmysp4des229
      @jimmysp4des229 Před 3 lety +1

      You took time out of your day to say that?
      Talk about weird.

  • @Sleepyboiwonder
    @Sleepyboiwonder Před 3 lety

    Damn that interior looking dated for the past 4 years

    • @pettersaethre
      @pettersaethre Před 2 lety +3

      which makes the cars interior one of its strong points imo. new lux cars is an incredible annoying touchscreen fest ..not to mention dangerous in traffic because of it