The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 47,500
€ 55,200
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 525i is 0.6 inches taller.
525i
535d
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525i
535d
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.86 %
General
525i
535d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 M57
N53-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
525i
215 hp
282 hp
535d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
535d
Performance
525i
535d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
535d
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
525i
17.64 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
535d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
525i
28 mpg
35 mpg
535d
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
649 mi
525i
524 mi
649 mi
535d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
137.9 kWh
525i
157.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
535d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
