The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 53,400
€ 45,500
€ 53,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 535i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 525d.
535i
525d
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
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
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
535i
525d
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.69 %
General
535i
525d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
535i
525d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW M57
N55-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
535i
302 hp
194 hp
525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
535i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
535i
12.96 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
525d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
535i
31 mpg
35 mpg
525d
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
649 mi
535i
572 mi
649 mi
525d
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).
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
535i
144 kWh
137.9 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
