The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 50,700

€ 57,900

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 530xd is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 535i.
530xd
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
530xd
535i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.25 %

General
530xd
535i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530xd
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
530xd
232 hp
302 hp
535i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
530xd
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
530xd
535i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

530xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

535i
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
530xd
16.91 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xd
535i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
530xd
34 mpg
31 mpg
535i
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
572 mi
530xd
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).
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
530xd
144 kWh
144 kWh
535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xd
535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data