BMW 525 vs. BMW 540d
$43,500
$62,750
Highlights
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2019 BMW 540d | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$43,500
|
$62,750
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I6
|
Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6
|
| MPG |
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
26 City / 36 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
215 hp
|
261 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2019 BMW 540d | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
185 @ 2750
|
457 @ 2000
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I6
|
Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6
|
| Displacement |
3.0L/183
|
3.0 L/183
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
215 @ 6250
|
261 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
26 City / 36 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2019 BMW 540d | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/50R17
|
P245/45HR18
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.5 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Alloy
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/50R17
|
P245/45HR18
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7.5 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2019 BMW 540d | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double-Pivot
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
4-link Integral
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Lower Arms
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2019 BMW 540d | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
14
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Servotronic Variable Pwr
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
38 ft
|
40 ft
|
Measurements
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2019 BMW 540d | |
|---|---|---|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
64 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
74 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
| Length, Overall |
191 in
|
195 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
99 ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
59 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
19 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
114 in
|
117 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
63 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
37 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2019 BMW 540d | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,396 lbs
|
4,209 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2019 BMW 540d | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2019 BMW 540d | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
110
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2019 BMW 540d | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.6 x 0.79 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.8 x 1.18 in
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr-Assisted
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2007 BMW 525 or the 2019 BMW 540d?
The 2019 BMW 540d is more reliable than the 2007 BMW 525 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2019 540d versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2007 525.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2007 BMW 525 or the 2019 BMW 540d?
The 2019 BMW 540d is more fuel efficient than the 2007 BMW 525 with 30 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2007 BMW 525 or the 2019 BMW 540d?
The 2007 BMW 525 is cheaper than the 2019 BMW 540d with a $43,500 starting MSRP versus a $62,750 starting MSRP.
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