The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 47,700
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) 525d
€ 57,800
BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13) 535d
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800

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 535d.
525d
535d
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

525d
535d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.83 %
BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13)

General

525d
535d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

525d
535d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N57
M57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
525d
194 hp
309 hp
535d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
535d

Performance

525d
535d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

525d

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

535d

 REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
525d
19.94 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d
535d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
525d
34 mpg
44 mpg
535d
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
805 mi
525d
630 mi
805 mi
535d
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
111 kWh
525d
141.9 kWh
111 kWh
535d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

525d
535d
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