The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520d (14 - 16)

€ 53,400
BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13) 535i
€ 43,200
 BMW 520d (14 - 16) 520d
€ 53,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 535i is 0.3 inches shorter.
535i
520d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d (14 - 16)
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 535i Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 520d (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

535i
520d
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.5 %
BMW 520d (14 - 16)

General

535i
520d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

535i
520d
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B47
N55-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
535i
302 hp
187 hp
520d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d

Performance

535i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

535i

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

520d

▶ REPLAY
12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
535i
12.96 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

535i
520d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
535i
31 mpg
55 mpg
520d
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
1012 mi
535i
572 mi
1012 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
88.5 kWh
535i
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

535i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data