The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 60,400
€ 39,400
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 535d is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 520d.
535d
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
535d
520d
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.7 %
General
535d
520d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 M47
N57-D30
Engine Code
M47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
535d
309 hp
161 hp
520d
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
535d
465 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
535d
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
535d
13.34 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535d
520d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
535d
41 mpg
34 mpg
520d
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
763 mi
Range
630 mi
535d
763 mi
630 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
141.9 kWh
535d
117.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















