The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 40,900
€ 62,000
€ 40,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 520d is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 535d.
520d
535d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
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
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
535d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
16.7 %
General
520d
535d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
520d
161 hp
309 hp
535d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520d
258 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
535d
Performance
520d
535d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
535d
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
520d
21.84 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
535d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
520d
42 mpg
42 mpg
535d
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
777 mi
520d
777 mi
777 mi
535d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
