The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 36,800
€ 56,600
€ 36,800
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 520i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 535d.
520i
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
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
535d
3384 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
15.88 %
General
520i
535d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520i
535d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N57
N43-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
520i
168 hp
295 hp
535d
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520i
155 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
535d
Performance
520i
535d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
535d
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.64 lb/hp
520i
20.14 lb/hp
13.64 lb/hp
535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
535d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
520i
35 mpg
39 mpg
535d
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
713 mi
520i
649 mi
713 mi
535d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
125.5 kWh
520i
127 kWh
125.5 kWh
535d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
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
