The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 50,900

€ 59,400

€ 50,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 525d is 0.3 inches shorter.
525d
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
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
535d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %

General
525d
535d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
535d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N57
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
525d
215 hp
309 hp
535d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
535d
Performance
525d
535d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

535d
▶ REPLAY
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
525d
18.4 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
535d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
525d
46 mpg
44 mpg
535d
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
821 mi
525d
853 mi
821 mi
535d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
109.1 kWh
525d
104.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data