The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535i Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 49,100
€ 55,400
€ 49,100
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 530i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 535i.
530i
535i
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530i
535i
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.11 %
General
530i
535i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530i
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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
530i
268 hp
302 hp
535i
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
530i
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
530i
535i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
535i
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
530i
14.07 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
535i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
530i
28 mpg
33 mpg
535i
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
604 mi
530i
518 mi
604 mi
535i
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
136.5 kWh
530i
159.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
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
