Compare 1999 BMW 540 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $51,100 | $57,400 | $51,300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $44,925 | $50,757 | $44,630 |
| Destination | $570 | $500 | $595 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Driver Side | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | Keyfob |
| Remote Trunk Release | Keyfob | Keyfob | Keyfob |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 6-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 6-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Childseat | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | Compatible | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | Compatible |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 10 | 10 Performance | 8 Brand |
| Amplifier | Premium | Standard | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/50,000 Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P225/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/60HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | 255/40WR10 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | Silver Aluminum | Silver Aluminum | Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.4L V-8 | 3.7L V-8 | 4.3L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.81 | 3.09 | 2.82 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 188.0 " | 198.2 " | 189.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 74.0 " | 70.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.5 " | 56.7 " | 56.7 " |
| Engine | 4.4L V-8 | 3.7L V-8 | 4.3L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 282 @ 5,400 Rpm | 230 @ 5,500 Rpm | 275 @ 5,750 Rpm |
| Torque | 324 @ 3,600 Rpm | 235 @ 2,700 Rpm | 295 @ 3,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.62/3.26 " | 3.33/3.24 " | 3.54/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,803 Lbs. | 3,682 Lbs. | 3,640 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,014 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 " | 113.0 " | 111.5 " |
| Front Track | 59.5 " | 62.6 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Track | 60.1 " | 62.2 " | 59.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 20.1 '' | 18.6 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .29 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.2 " | 38.4 " | 36.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.4 " | 37.1 " | 37.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.9 " | 37.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 54.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 55.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.8 " | 58.3 " | 56.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 57.1 " | 57.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 17.6 Cu.ft. | 15.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 17.6 Cu.ft. | 15.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 92 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | 95 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 23.7 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Bumpers | poor | N/A | poor |
| Restraints | good | N/A | poor |
| Head Restraint | acceptable | N/A | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | acceptable |
