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