The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 42,900
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 62,000
 BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 535d
€ 42,900
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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance is 0.3 inches shorter.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
535d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
535d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.49 %
BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
181 hp
309 hp
535d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
535d

Performance

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
535d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

535d

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
535d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
52 mpg
42 mpg
535d
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
777 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
967 mi
777 mi
535d
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).
115.2 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
535d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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