The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 62,000
€ 42,400
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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
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
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
535d
520i
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.01 %
General
535d
520i
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
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
140 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
520i
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13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.52 lb/hp
535d
13.66 lb/hp
20.52 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535d
520i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
535d
42 mpg
37 mpg
520i
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
680 mi
535d
777 mi
680 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
121.2 kWh
535d
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535d
520i
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
