The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)

€ 62,000
BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 535d
€ 44,600
BMW 525xd (08 - 08) 525xd
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600

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 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 525xd.
535d
525xd
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

535d
525xd
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.88 %
BMW 525xd (08 - 08)

General

535d
525xd
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

535d
525xd
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW M57
N57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
535d
309 hp
194 hp
525xd
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
535d
465 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525xd

Performance

535d
525xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

535d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

525xd

 REPLAY
13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
535d
13.66 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
525xd

Fuel Economy / Emissions

535d
525xd
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
535d
42 mpg
35 mpg
525xd
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
649 mi
535d
777 mi
649 mi
525xd
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).
137.9 kWh
535d
115.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
525xd
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

535d
525xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data