The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 41,700
€ 57,900
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 EfficientDynamics Edition is 0.3 inches shorter.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
535i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.89 %
General
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
535i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
181 hp
302 hp
535i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
535i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
535i
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.65 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
535i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
31 mpg
535i
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
572 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
572 mi
535i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
144 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
535i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
535i
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
