Compare 1999 BMW 540 - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $53,480 | $57,400 | $36,600 |
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Invoice | $47,005 | $50,757 | $32,752 |
Destination | $570 | $500 | $500 |
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 Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
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 | 3 |
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 | Optional |
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 | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | 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 And Rear |
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 | Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | Power |
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 |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | With Pass-thru And Skibag |
Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | Optional |
3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | Full Bench |
Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Cloth |
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 |
Amplifier | Premium | Standard | Standard |
Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
Navigation System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | Standard |
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 (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 | 36 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/50,000 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Integrated Roof |
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 | N/A |
Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
Rear Window Type | Flip-up | 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 | Optional | N/A | Standard |
Front Tires | P225/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/60HR16.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | Silver Aluminum | Silver Aluminum | Silver Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Rear Window Wipers | Regular | N/A | Fixed Interval |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 4.4L V-8 | 3.7L V-8 | 2.8L V-6 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
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 | All 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 |
Automatic Level Control | Rear | N/A | N/A |
Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Multi-link |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Transmission | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.15 | 3.09 | 3.41 |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 189.2 " | 198.2 " | 192.0 " |
Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 74.0 " | 71.3 " |
Exterior Height | 56.7 " | 56.7 " | 58.2 " |
Engine | 4.4L V-8 | 3.7L V-8 | 2.8L V-6 |
Horsepower | 282 @ 5,400 Rpm | 230 @ 5,500 Rpm | 200 @ 6,000 Rpm |
Torque | 324 @ 3,600 Rpm | 235 @ 2,700 Rpm | 207 @ 3,200 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 21 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.62/3.26 " | 3.33/3.24 " | 3.25/3.40 " |
Curb Weight | 4,056 Lbs. | 3,682 Lbs. | 3,858 Lbs. |
Payload | 1,036 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
Wheelbase | 111.4 " | 113.0 " | 108.6 " |
Front Track | 59.5 " | 62.6 " | 60.6 " |
Rear Track | 60.1 " | 62.2 " | 62.0 " |
Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 20.1 '' | 19.2 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .33 | .29 | .29 |
Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 34.2 " | 38.4 " | 37.3 " |
Front Headroom | 37.4 " | 37.1 " | 39.3 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.4 " | 37.9 " | 38.7 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 56.8 " | 58.3 " | 56.2 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 57.1 " | 55.7 " |
Luggage Volume | 32.1 Cu.ft. | 17.6 Cu.ft. | 36.4 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 63.9 Cu.ft. | 17.6 Cu.ft. | 73.2 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 23.7 Gal. | 18.5 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 | marginal |
Bumpers | poor | N/A | acceptable |
Restraints | good | N/A | acceptable |
Head Restraint | acceptable | N/A | acceptable |
Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | acceptable |
Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | marginal |
Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
Overall Front | good | N/A | acceptable |