The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (11 - 13) vs. BMW 535i Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 40,200
€ 55,400
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘ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 520i is 0.3 inches shorter.
520i
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
520i
535i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.37 %
General
520i
535i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520i
535i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N55
N20-B20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
520i
181 hp
302 hp
535i
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
520i
535i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
535i
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
520i
20.34 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
535i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
520i
35 mpg
33 mpg
535i
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
639 mi
Range
604 mi
520i
639 mi
604 mi
535i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
136.5 kWh
520i
128.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
535i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
