1997 BMW 5-Series
 
Pricing Information
528i 540iA 540i
Retail $37,900 $49,900 $51,950
Invoice $33,195 $43,010 $45,060
 
Safety Features
528i 540iA 540i
Driver Airbag Std Std Std
Passenger Airbag Std Std Std
1997 Side-impact Yes Yes Yes
Side Airbag Pkg Std Std
Anti-lock Brakes Std Std Std
Traction Control Std Std Std
Child Safety Locks Std Std Std
 
Convenience Features
528i 540iA 540i
Air Conditioning Std Std Std
Cruise Control Std Std Std
Power Door Locks Std Std Std
Power Windows Std Std Std
 
Specifications
528i 540iA 540i
Base Engine 2.8L 6 Cylinder 190 hp Gas 4.4L 8 Cylinder 282 hp Gas 4.4L 8 Cylinder 282 hp Gas
Base Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic 6 Speed Manual
Option 1 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic
Drivetrain 2 Wheel Rear 2 Wheel Rear 2 Wheel Rear
Fuel Economy (MPG) 19 City / 28 Hwy 18 City / 24 Hwy 15 City / 24 Hwy
Full Warranty
Final Assembly Loc.
Seating 5 5 5
Wheelbase 111.4 111.4 111.4
Length 188.0 188.0 188.0
Height 56.5 56.5 55.8
Width 70.9 70.9 70.9
 
Repair & Maintenance
528i 540iA 540i
Five-year Cost N/A N/A N/A
 
Competitors
Select a make/model/trim below for more information.
Competitor Name Retail Price
Infiniti J30 Sedan $35,750
Volvo 850 R Sedan $37,925
Acura 3.5RL Sedan $41,000
Lincoln Continental Sedan $41,800
Lexus GS 300 Sedan $45,700
Cadillac Seville STS Sedan $47,495
Mercedes-Benz E420 Sedan $49,900