The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 45,500
€ 53,400
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,400
ⓘ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 525d is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 535i.
525d
535i
58.3
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
58.3 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
525d
535i
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.69 %
General
525d
535i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
535i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N55
M57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
525d
194 hp
302 hp
535i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
525d
535i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
535i
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
525d
19.83 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
535i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
525d
35 mpg
31 mpg
535i
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
572 mi
525d
649 mi
572 mi
535i
Environmental Impact
137.9 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
525d
137.9 kWh
144 kWh
535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
