The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 535i (10 - 13)
€ 42,700
€ 51,200
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,200
ⓘ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 535i.
525i
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
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525i
535i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.95 %
General
525i
535i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525i
535i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N55
N53-B30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
525i
215 hp
302 hp
535i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
525i
535i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
535i
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.85 lb/hp
525i
16.25 lb/hp
12.85 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
535i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
525i
31 mpg
29 mpg
535i
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
537 mi
525i
572 mi
537 mi
535i
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).
153.5 kWh
525i
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
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
