The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 51,700
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) 530d
€ 53,400
BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13) 535i
€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,400

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 530d is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 535i.
530d
535i
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

530d
535i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)

General

530d
535i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

530d
535i
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N55
M57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
530d
232 hp
302 hp
535i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i

Performance

530d
535i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

530d

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

535i

 REPLAY
16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
530d
16.91 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
535i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530d
535i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
530d
34 mpg
31 mpg
535i
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
572 mi
530d
621 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
530d
144 kWh
144 kWh
535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530d
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