The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. BMW 535i (10 - 13)
€ 43,300
€ 51,200
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 520d BluePerformance and the 535i are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
520d BluePerformance
535i
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
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d BluePerformance
535i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.69 %
General
520d BluePerformance
535i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520d BluePerformance
535i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N55
N47-D20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
520d BluePerformance
181 hp
302 hp
535i
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
520d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
520d BluePerformance
535i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
535i
▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.85 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
12.85 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d BluePerformance
535i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
520d BluePerformance
49 mpg
29 mpg
535i
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
906 mi
Range
537 mi
520d BluePerformance
906 mi
537 mi
535i
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).
153.5 kWh
520d BluePerformance
98.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
535i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d BluePerformance
535i
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
