The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 55,000
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) 530d
€ 62,000
BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 535d
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000

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
535d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

530d
535d
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.61 %
BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

530d
535d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N57
N57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
530d
254 hp
309 hp
535d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
530d
413 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
535d

Performance

530d
535d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

530d

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

535d

 REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
530d
16.19 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530d
535d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
530d
43 mpg
42 mpg
535d
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
791 mi
Range
777 mi
530d
791 mi
777 mi
535d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
115.2 kWh
530d
113.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530d
535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data