The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 55,200
€ 44,300
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 523i.
535d
523i
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
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
535d
523i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %
General
535d
523i
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
523i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N53
M57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
535d
282 hp
201 hp
523i
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
535d
428 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
535d
523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
535d
13.56 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535d
523i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
535d
35 mpg
31 mpg
523i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
572 mi
535d
649 mi
572 mi
523i
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).
144 kWh
535d
137.9 kWh
144 kWh
523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535d
523i
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
