The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i (10 - 13) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 51,200

€ 66,800

€ 51,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 535i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 540d.
535i
540d
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
192.9
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
535i
540d
3880 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.82 %

General
535i
540d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535i
540d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B57
N55-B30
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
535i
302 hp
316 hp
540d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
540d
Performance
535i
540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

540d
▶ REPLAY
12.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
535i
12.85 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
540d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
535i
29 mpg
42 mpg
540d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
537 mi
Range
733 mi
535i
537 mi
733 mi
540d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
115.2 kWh
535i
153.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
535i
540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data