The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 56,600
€ 39,700
€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 523i.
535d
523i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
535d
523i
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.69 %
General
535d
523i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
535d
523i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N53
N57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
535d
295 hp
187 hp
523i
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
535d
443 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
535d
523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
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13.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
535d
13.64 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535d
523i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
535d
39 mpg
31 mpg
523i
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
580 mi
535d
713 mi
580 mi
523i
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
142.1 kWh
535d
125.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535d
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
