The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525d (10 - 11)

€ 59,400
BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16) 535d
€ 44,900
 BMW 525d (10 - 11) 525d
€ 59,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘ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
525d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (10 - 11)
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 525d (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

535d
525d
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.48 %
BMW 525d (10 - 11)

General

535d
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

535d
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N57
N57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
535d
309 hp
201 hp
525d
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
535d
465 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

535d
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

535d

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

525d

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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
535d
12.91 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

535d
525d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
535d
44 mpg
38 mpg
525d
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
702 mi
535d
821 mi
702 mi
525d
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).
127.6 kWh
535d
109.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

535d
525d
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