The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 45,700
€ 59,400
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,400
ⓘ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
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
193.2
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
535d
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.64 %
General
520i
535d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
535d
▶ REPLAY
20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
520i
20.59 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
535d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
520i
38 mpg
44 mpg
535d
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
821 mi
520i
702 mi
821 mi
535d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
109.1 kWh
520i
117.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
535d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
535d
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
