The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d (10 - 11) vs. BMW 535i Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 49,500
€ 55,400
€ 49,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘ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 530d is 0.3 inches shorter.
530d
535i
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
530d
535i
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %
General
530d
535i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530d
535i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N55
N57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
530d
242 hp
302 hp
535i
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
530d
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
530d
535i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
535i
▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
530d
16.31 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
535i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
530d
37 mpg
33 mpg
535i
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
604 mi
530d
690 mi
604 mi
535i
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
136.5 kWh
530d
129.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
535i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
