The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 57,800
€ 39,000
€ 57,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 520i.
535d
520i
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
520i
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.24 %
General
535d
520i
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 automatic transmission
Engine
535d
520i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N43
N57-D30
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
535d
309 hp
168 hp
520i
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
535d
465 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
535d
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
520i
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
535d
13.02 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535d
520i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
535d
44 mpg
34 mpg
520i
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
630 mi
535d
805 mi
630 mi
520i
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).
130.7 kWh
535d
111 kWh
130.7 kWh
520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535d
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















