The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 62,000
€ 61,200
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 535d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 540i.
535d
540i
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
193.2
117.1
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
535d
540i
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.79 %
General
535d
540i
F10
Generation
G30
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
540i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B58
N57-D30
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
535d
309 hp
335 hp
540i
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
535d
465 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
535d
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
540i
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13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
535d
13.66 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535d
540i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
535d
42 mpg
36 mpg
540i
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
777 mi
Range
650 mi
535d
777 mi
650 mi
540i
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).
123.1 kWh
535d
115.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535d
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
