The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 62,000
BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 535d
€ 50,100
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) 528i
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100

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
528i
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive 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 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

535d
528i
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.06 %
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

General

535d
528i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
153 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

535d

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

528i

 REPLAY
13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.21 lb/hp
535d
13.66 lb/hp
16.21 lb/hp
528i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

535d
528i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
535d
42 mpg
34 mpg
528i
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
535d
777 mi
621 mi
528i
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).
132.6 kWh
535d
115.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
528i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

535d
528i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data