The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535d Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)

€ 68,000
BMW 535d Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 535d Gran Turismo
€ 35,300
 VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 68,000
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 5.6 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
Blueprint BMW 535d Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 535d Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
120.9
197
Blueprint VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
111.7
191.4
197 in
Length
191.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
111.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 535d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
4729 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 535d Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
1413 lb
29.88 %
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d Gran Turismo

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
15.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
15.3 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
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
37 mpg
46 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
680 mi
804 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
131.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
270 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
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft