Compare 2001 BMW 540 - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $53,900 | $49,400 | $41,900 |
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Invoice | $48,670 | $44,031 | $37,327 |
Destination | $645 | $575 | $575 |
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 | Driver Side |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Cargo Net | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Genuine Wood |
12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Lighter Elements | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
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 | 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 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 |
Remote Trunk Release | Keyfob | Power | Power |
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 |
Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
Memory | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Rear Seats | Bench | 60-40 Bench | 70-30 Bench |
Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru And Skibag | With Pass-thru And Skibag |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt |
Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | Optional |
3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | Full Bench |
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 | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Speakers | 10 | 8 Bose | 9 |
Amplifier | Optional | Premium | 140W |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Navigation System | Optional | Optional | 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Tube 1st Row | Sideguard | Sideguard |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | Front | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen | Halogen |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | 4 |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | Optional | Optional | Parktronic |
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 | Immobilizer III |
First Aid Kit | Optional | 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 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 | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
Paint | Metallic Monotone | Metallic Monotone | Metallic Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Aluminum |
Bodyside Insert | Black | N/A | N/A |
Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
Spoiler | Wing | Wing | N/A |
Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Front Tires | P235/45WR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P235/50HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/55HR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
Tires - Rear | 255/40WR17 | N/A | N/A |
Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
Fender Flares | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 4.4L V-8 | 4.2L V-8 | 2.7L V-6 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | Twin Turbo |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Quattro All Wheel | Quattro All Wheel |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Servotronic |
Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Regular |
Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control |
Automatic Level Control | N/A | N/A | 4-corner |
Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Multi-link |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Air |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Air |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Tiptronic | Optional |
Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 2.81 | 2.73 | 4.38 |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 188.0 " | 193.4 " | 189.4 " |
Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 76.1 " | 76.1 " |
Exterior Height | 56.5 " | 57.0 " | 62.0 " |
Engine | 4.4L V-8 | 4.2L V-8 | 2.7L V-6 |
Horsepower | 282 @ 5,400 Rpm | 300 @ 6,200 Rpm | 250 @ 5,800 Rpm |
Torque | 324 @ 3,600 Rpm | 295 @ 3,000 Rpm | 258 @ 1,850 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.62/3.26 " | 3.32/3.66 " | 3.19/3.40 " |
Curb Weight | 3,748 Lbs. | 4,024 Lbs. | 4,167 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,817 Lbs. | N/A | 5,434 Lbs. |
Payload | 1,014 Lbs. | N/A | 1,235 Lbs. |
Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 3,500 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 111.4 " | 108.6 " | 108.5 " |
Front Track | 59.5 " | 60.6 " | 62.0 " |
Rear Track | 60.1 " | 61.8 " | 62.4 " |
Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 19.2 '' | 19.2 '' |
Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 8.2 " |
Drag Coefficient | .31 | .29 | .29 |
Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 34.2 " | 37.3 " | 37.3 " |
Front Headroom | 37.4 " | 38.5 " | 39.3 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.6 " | 38.7 " |
Front Hip Room | 58.0 " | N/A | N/A |
Rear Hip Room | 58.5 " | N/A | N/A |
Front Shoulder Room | 56.8 " | 56.2 " | 58.6 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 55.7 " | 56.9 " |
Luggage Volume | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 36.4 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 73.2 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 92 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 21.7 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
Left Leg/Foot | N/A | marginal | N/A |
Bumpers | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
Restraints | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
Head Restraint | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
Structure/safety cage | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
Right Leg/Foot | N/A | marginal | N/A |
Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
Overall Front | N/A | acceptable | N/A |