The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 56,600
BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11) 535d
€ 49,700
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) 525d
€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 535d is 0.3 inches shorter.
535d
525d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

535d
525d
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.19 %
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

535d
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

535d
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
535d
295 hp
215 hp
525d
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
535d
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

535d
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

535d

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

525d

 REPLAY
13.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
535d
13.64 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

535d
525d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
535d
39 mpg
50 mpg
525d
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
925 mi
535d
713 mi
925 mi
525d
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).
96.7 kWh
535d
125.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

535d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data