The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 59,400
BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16) 535d
€ 42,600
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) 520d
€ 59,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

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 longer.
535d
520d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

535d
520d
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.09 %
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

General

535d
520d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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 1900 rpm
535d
465 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d

Performance

535d
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

535d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

520d

 REPLAY
12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
535d
12.91 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

535d
520d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
535d
44 mpg
45 mpg
520d
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
836 mi
535d
821 mi
836 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
107 kWh
535d
109.1 kWh
107 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

535d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data