The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i (13 - 16) vs. BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 41,500
BMW 520i (13 - 16) 520i
€ 62,000
 BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 535d
€ 41,500
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 the 520i and the 535d are absolutely identical. Both are 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
520i
535d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 16)
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 520i (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520i
535d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 520i (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.79 %
BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

520i
535d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

520i
535d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N57
N20-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
520i
181 hp
309 hp
535d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
535d

Performance

520i
535d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

520i

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

535d

▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
520i
20.34 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520i
535d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
520i
37 mpg
42 mpg
535d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
777 mi
520i
680 mi
777 mi
535d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
115.2 kWh
520i
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
535d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520i
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