Compare 2003 BMW 540 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $55,800 | $39,950 | $52,100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $50,940 | $36,093 | $48,453 |
| Destination | $695 | $660 | $720 |
| 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 | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini |
| 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 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 | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Keyfob |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 7 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 |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 70-30 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | Full Bench |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Amplifier | Optional | 140W | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | 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 | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Tube 1st And 2nd Row | Sideguard | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Audi Telematics By OnStar | Tele Aid |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | N/A | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Parktronic | 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 | Immobilizer III | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 (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) | 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), 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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Metallic Monotone | Metallic Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Aluminum | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Black | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| 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 | N/A | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P235/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/55HR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/55HR16.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Tires - Rear | 265/35ZR18 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.4L V-8 | 2.7L V-6 | 3.2L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Twin Turbo | N/A |
| 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 | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Quattro All Wheel | 4MATIC All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Regular |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | 4-corner | Rear |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | DSC III | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | STEPTRONIC | Tiptronic | Standard |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.81 | 4.38 | 3.07 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 188.0 " | 189.4 " | 190.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 76.1 " | 70.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 55.7 " | 62.0 " | 59.3 " |
| Engine | 4.4L V-8 | 2.7L V-6 | 3.2L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 290 @ 5,400 Rpm | 250 @ 5,800 Rpm | 221 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 324 @ 3,600 Rpm | 258 @ 1,850 Rpm | 232 @ 3,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.0 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.7 Seconds | 15.9 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 96 Mph | 84 Mph | 82 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 58 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.62/3.26 " | 3.19/3.40 " | 3.54/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,748 Lbs. | 4,167 Lbs. | 4,043 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,817 Lbs. | 5,434 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,014 Lbs. | 1,235 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 3,300 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 " | 108.5 " | 111.5 " |
| Front Track | 59.5 " | 62.0 " | 60.4 " |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 62.4 " | 60.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 19.2 '' | 18.6 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 8.2 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .29 | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.2 " | 37.3 " | 36.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.4 " | 39.3 " | 37.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 38.7 " | 37.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 58.0 " | N/A | 54.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 58.5 " | N/A | 55.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.8 " | 58.6 " | 56.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 56.9 " | 57.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 36.4 Cu.ft. | 43.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 73.2 Cu.ft. | 82.6 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 92 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
