The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 55,200
€ 45,700
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 535d is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 520i.
535d
520i
57.8
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
57.8 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
535d
520i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.59 %
General
535d
520i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535d
520i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N20
M57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
535d
282 hp
181 hp
520i
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
535d
428 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
535d
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
535d
13.56 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535d
520i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
535d
35 mpg
38 mpg
520i
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
702 mi
535d
649 mi
702 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
117.5 kWh
535d
137.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535d
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















