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