The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 39,000
€ 56,000
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 520i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 535i.
520i
535i
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
535i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.94 %
General
520i
535i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520i
535i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N55
N43-B20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
520i
168 hp
302 hp
535i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
520i
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
520i
535i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
535i
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
520i
20.54 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
535i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
520i
34 mpg
29 mpg
535i
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
544 mi
520i
630 mi
544 mi
535i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
151.6 kWh
520i
130.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
