The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 57,800
€ 47,200
€ 57,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
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
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
535d
520d
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.09 %
General
535d
520d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535d
520d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
535d
309 hp
181 hp
520d
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
535d
465 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
535d
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
535d
13.02 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535d
520d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
535d
44 mpg
48 mpg
520d
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
888 mi
535d
805 mi
888 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
100.7 kWh
535d
111 kWh
100.7 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
