The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (07 - 07) vs. BMW 535i Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 37,300

€ 55,400

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 520d is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 535i.
520d
535i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
535i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.2 %

General
520d
535i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
535i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW N55
M47-D20
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
520d
161 hp
302 hp
535i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
520d
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
520d
535i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

535i
▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
520d
21.7 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
535i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
520d
40 mpg
33 mpg
535i
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
604 mi
520d
737 mi
604 mi
535i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
136.5 kWh
520d
121.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data