The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 42,400
€ 55,200
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘ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 longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 535d.
520i
535d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
535d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %
General
520i
535d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 M57
N20-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
520i
181 hp
282 hp
535d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
535d
Performance
520i
535d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
535d
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20.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
520i
20.52 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
535d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
520i
37 mpg
35 mpg
535d
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
649 mi
520i
680 mi
649 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).
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).
137.9 kWh
520i
121.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
