The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (10 - 13) vs. BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 41,100
€ 62,000
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘ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 520d is 0.3 inches shorter.
520d
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
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
535d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.49 %
General
520d
535d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
535d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N57
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
520d
181 hp
309 hp
535d
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520d
280 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
535d
Performance
520d
535d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
535d
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
520d
20.65 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
535d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
520d
49 mpg
42 mpg
535d
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
906 mi
Range
777 mi
520d
906 mi
777 mi
535d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
115.2 kWh
520d
98.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
