Compare 2018 BMW 540 - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $58,200 | $42,250 | $54,005 |
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Invoice | $54,625 | $39,293 | $50,161 |
Destination | $995 | $995 | $995 |
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 | Dual | N/A |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Clock | In-dash | Analog | Analog |
Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Leather |
12V DC Power Outlet | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
Ashtray | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | Mini With Storage |
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 | Standard |
Instrumentation | Digital/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 | 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | 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/metal-look | Leather |
Head-up Display | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 10-way Power | 12-way Power |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 10-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 | Adjustable | 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 | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench | Bench |
Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | With Pass-thru |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Seat Trim | Dakota Leather | MB-Tex Leatherette | Leather |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | Standard |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Seat Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Voice Recognition | Standard | Optional | Standard |
Speakers | 12 | 5 | 12 |
Amplifier | 600W | 590W | Standard |
Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Entertainment System | With Blu-ray And Digital Media | N/A | N/A |
Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 2 |
2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist ECall | Mbrace2 | Standard |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam |
Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Headlight Washer | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Cornering Lights | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Optional | N/A |
LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | Park Distance Control | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Intuitive Park Assist |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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 |
Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning | Active Lane Keeping Assist | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) With Steering Assist |
First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | Standard |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Overview | |||
Warranty Overview | 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (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 | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | 12 Months/10,000 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Chrome | Body-colored |
Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Accents | Black W/chrome Surround |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | Rear | N/A |
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 | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver | 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 |
2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A |
Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
Front Tires | P245/45HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P225/50HR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P235/40VR19.0 BSW AS |
Tires - Rear | 275/35YR10 | 255/35ZR10 | N/A |
Wheels | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 17" Silver W/painted Accents Aluminum | 19" Machined Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | Compact Aluminum |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 2.0L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled 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 | Standard | Standard |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel | 4MATIC All Wheel | All Wheel |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Four-wheel Steering | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Sport |
Ride Control | Dynamic Damper Control | Agility Control | Standard |
Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | Standard |
Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Double Wishbone |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | ESP W/Crosswind Assist | Standard |
Sequential Shift Control | STEPTRONIC | TouchShift | Standard |
Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 9-spd W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 2.93 | 3.07 | 3.77 |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 194.6 " | 184.5 " | 192.1 " |
Exterior Body Width | 73.5 " | 71.3 " | 72.4 " |
Exterior Height | 58.2 " | 56.8 " | 57.9 " |
Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 2.0L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 |
Horsepower | 335 @ 5,500 Rpm | 241 @ 5,550 Rpm | 311 @ 6,400 Rpm |
Torque | 332 @ 1,380 Rpm | 273 @ 1,300 Rpm | 280 @ 4,800 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 30 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.4 Seconds | N/A | 5.5 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 14.6 Seconds | N/A | 14.1 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 94 Mph | N/A | 97 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | N/A | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | N/A | 60 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.72 " | 3.27/3.62 " | 3.70/3.27 " |
Curb Weight | 3,847 Lbs. | 3,638 Lbs. | 3,891 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,060 Lbs. | N/A | 4,960 Lbs. |
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,452 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,736 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
Payload | 860 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
Wheelbase | 117.1 " | 111.8 " | 112.2 " |
Front Track | 63.0 " | 61.6 " | 62.0 " |
Rear Track | 63.9 " | 60.8 " | 62.6 " |
Turning Radius | 19.8 '' | 18.4 '' | 17.7 '' |
Ground Clearance | 5.7 " | N/A | N/A |
Drag Coefficient | .26 | .30 | .27 |
Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 41.7 " | 42.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 36.5 " | 35.2 " | 36.8 " |
Front Headroom | 38.8 " | 40.9 " | 38.0 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.5 " | 37.1 " | 37.8 " |
Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 54.5 " |
Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 54.1 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.7 " | 55.3 " | 57.3 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 55.0 " | 55.7 " |
Luggage Volume | 18.7 Cu.ft. | 12.6 Cu.ft. | 18.4 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 18.7 Cu.ft. | 12.6 Cu.ft. | 18.4 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 99 Cu.ft. | N/A | 99 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. |
Cost To Own Edit | |||
Cost Rating | Below Average | Poor | Below Average |
Cost Per Mile | $1.44 | $1.14 | $1.35 |
Depreciation | $44,015 | $30,398 | $38,378 |
Fees and Taxes | $4,549 | $3,402 | $4,254 |
Fuel Cost | $6,034 | $5,586 | $6,825 |
Insurance | $6,359 | $6,225 | $6,958 |
Maintenance | $3,410 | $5,444 | $4,419 |
Repairs | $1,652 | $1,569 | $969 |
Opportunity Costs | $422 | $368 | $430 |
Total Cost | $71,876 | $56,937 | $67,257 |
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
Overall | N/A | 5 | N/A |
Overall Side | N/A | 5 | N/A |
Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
Driver's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | N/A |
Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | N/A |
Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | N/A |
Overall Front | N/A | 4 | N/A |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
Chest | good | good | good |
Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | acceptable | N/A |
Driver Torso | good | good | good |
Overall Evaluation | good | good | N/A |
Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
Hip/Thigh | good | good | N/A |
Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | N/A |
Lower Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | N/A |
Overall Side | good | good | good |
Roof Strength | good | good | good |
Restraints | good | good | good |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
Ease of Use | acceptable | good | N/A |
Head/Neck | good | good | good |
Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | marginal |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Overall Front | good | good | good |
Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |