The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 38,700
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) 520d
€ 56,600
BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11) 535d
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,600

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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 535d.
520d
535d
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d
535d
3494 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.15 %
BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

520d
535d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
520d
161 hp
295 hp
535d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
535d

Performance

520d
535d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

520d

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

535d

 REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.64 lb/hp
520d
21.7 lb/hp
13.64 lb/hp
535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d
535d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
520d
46 mpg
39 mpg
535d
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
713 mi
520d
853 mi
713 mi
535d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
125.5 kWh
520d
104.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d
535d
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