The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 56,600
€ 63,800
€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 535d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 540i.
535d
540i
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
192.9
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
535d
540i
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.92 %
General
535d
540i
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535d
540i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B58
N57-D30
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
535d
295 hp
335 hp
540i
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
535d
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
535d
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
540i
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13.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
535d
13.64 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535d
540i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
535d
39 mpg
34 mpg
540i
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
713 mi
Range
613 mi
535d
713 mi
613 mi
540i
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).
130.7 kWh
535d
125.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535d
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
