The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 59,400
€ 45,700
€ 59,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 535d and the 520i are absolutely identical. Both are 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
535d
520i
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
193.2
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
535d
520i
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.64 %
General
535d
520i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535d
520i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N20
N57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
535d
309 hp
181 hp
520i
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
535d
465 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
535d
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
535d
12.91 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535d
520i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
535d
44 mpg
38 mpg
520i
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
702 mi
535d
821 mi
702 mi
520i
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
535d
109.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535d
520i
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
