The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 62,000
BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 535d
€ 48,300
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13) 525d
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300

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

Vehicle Weight

535d
525d
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.92 %
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)

General

535d
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

535d
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
535d
309 hp
215 hp
525d
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
535d
465 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

535d
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

535d

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d

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13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
535d
13.66 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

535d
525d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
535d
42 mpg
49 mpg
525d
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
906 mi
535d
777 mi
906 mi
525d
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).
98.8 kWh
535d
115.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

535d
525d
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