The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 41,900
€ 57,900
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 523i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 535i.
523i
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
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
535i
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.04 %
General
523i
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
523i
535i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N55
N53-B25
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
523i
187 hp
302 hp
535i
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
523i
535i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
535i
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
523i
18.86 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
535i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
523i
31 mpg
31 mpg
535i
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
572 mi
523i
565 mi
572 mi
535i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
144 kWh
523i
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















