The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
€ 61,800
€ 35,300
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 535d Gran Turismo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
61.4
74.8
83.9
57.1
73.7
83.7
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
61.4 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
196.8
111.7
191.4
196.8 in
Length
191.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
111.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
1193 lb
26.46 %
General
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
F07
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*DAD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
309 hp
148 hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
465 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
14.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
14.59 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
737 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
737 mi
804 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
121.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft
