The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 43,100
€ 56,600
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 518d is 0.3 inches longer.
518d
535d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
535d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.86 %
General
518d
535d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
518d
535d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N57
B47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
518d
148 hp
295 hp
535d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
535d
Performance
518d
535d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
535d
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.64 lb/hp
518d
25.32 lb/hp
13.64 lb/hp
535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
535d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
518d
56 mpg
39 mpg
535d
48 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
713 mi
518d
1036 mi
713 mi
535d
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125.5 kWh
518d
86.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
535d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
