Compare 2018 BMW 540 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $60,500 | $58,000 | $58,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $56,765 | $53,940 | $54,777 |
| Destination | $995 | $975 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini |
| 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 | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | Keyfob |
| 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 | Leather |
| Head-up Display | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | 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 | 8-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| 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 | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Dakota Leather | Leather | MB-Tex Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Amplifier | 600W | 180W | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With Blu-ray And Digital Media | N/A | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | COMAND APS 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 And Passenger | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist ECall | N/A | Mbrace2 |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Programmable | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Park Distance Control | Standard | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking 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 | Immobilizer III | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Active Steering Assist |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| 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 (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (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 (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 | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | N/A |
| 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 |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Power Open And Close 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 | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | 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 |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | N/A | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/45HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P255/40HR19.0 BSW AS | P245/45HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | 275/35YR10 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 19" Painted Aluminum | 18" Silver AMG Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Supercharger | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | All Wheel | 4MATIC 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 | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | Dynamic Damper Control | N/A | Adaptive Damping System |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | N/A | 4-corner |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| 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 | Standard | ESP W/Crosswind Assist |
| Sequential Shift Control | STEPTRONIC | Tiptronic | Standard |
| Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 9-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.93 | 3.08 | 2.82 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 194.6 " | 194.2 " | 193.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.5 " | 73.8 " | 72.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.2 " | 57.8 " | 57.8 " |
| Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 335 @ 5,500 Rpm | 340 @ 5,300 Rpm | 329 @ 5,250 Rpm |
| Torque | 332 @ 1,380 Rpm | 325 @ 2,900 Rpm | 354 @ 1,600 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.5 Seconds | 5.7 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.8 Seconds | 14.0 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 98 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 60 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.72 " | 3.33/3.50 " | 3.46/3.23 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,019 Lbs. | 4,023 Lbs. | 4,068 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,165 Lbs. | N/A | 5,434 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,579 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,740 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 838 Lbs. | N/A | 1,367 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 " | 114.6 " | 115.7 " |
| Front Track | 63.0 " | 64.1 " | 62.8 " |
| Rear Track | 63.9 " | 63.7 " | 63.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.0 '' | 19.5 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | .28 | .27 |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.5 " | 37.4 " | 35.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.8 " | 37.2 " | 37.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.5 " | 37.8 " | 38.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.7 " | 57.5 " | 57.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 56.3 " | 56.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 18.7 Cu.ft. | 14.1 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 18.7 Cu.ft. | 14.1 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 99 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 19.8 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Average | Poor |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.48 | $1.38 | $1.52 |
| Depreciation | $45,865 | $41,395 | $44,815 |
| Fees and Taxes | $4,721 | $4,553 | $4,601 |
| Fuel Cost | $6,285 | $6,285 | $6,530 |
| Insurance | $5,845 | $5,927 | $6,908 |
| Maintenance | $3,410 | $3,638 | $5,788 |
| Repairs | $1,678 | $1,570 | $1,569 |
| Opportunity Costs | $431 | $427 | $463 |
| Total Cost | $73,884 | $69,211 | $76,175 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Front | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | acceptable | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| 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 | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| 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 | good |
