The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 42,700
€ 60,400
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 525i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 535d.
525i
535d
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
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525i
535d
3494 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
15.23 %
General
525i
535d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525i
535d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N57
N53-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
525i
215 hp
309 hp
535d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
535d
Performance
525i
535d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
535d
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.34 lb/hp
525i
16.25 lb/hp
13.34 lb/hp
535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
535d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
525i
31 mpg
41 mpg
535d
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
763 mi
525i
572 mi
763 mi
535d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
117.3 kWh
525i
144 kWh
117.3 kWh
535d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
535d
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
