The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 528i (13 - 16)
€ 60,400
€ 46,600
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 shorter.
535d
528i
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
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
535d
528i
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.9 %
General
535d
528i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
535d
528i
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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
535d
309 hp
242 hp
528i
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
535d
465 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
528i
Performance
535d
528i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
528i
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13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
535d
13.34 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
528i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535d
528i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
535d
41 mpg
36 mpg
528i
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
763 mi
Range
659 mi
535d
763 mi
659 mi
528i
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).
125 kWh
535d
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
528i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535d
528i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















