The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 53,400
€ 119,900
€ 53,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 535i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the M5.
535i
M5
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
74.9
83.7
73.2 in
Width
74.9 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
192.9
117.4
195.5
192.9 in
Length
195.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
535i
M5
3913 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.51 %
General
535i
M5
F10
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535i
M5
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW S63
N55-B30
Engine Code
S63-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
535i
302 hp
592 hp
M5
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
535i
M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
M5
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12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
535i
12.96 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
M5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
535i
31 mpg
22 mpg
M5
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
572 mi
Range
395 mi
535i
572 mi
395 mi
M5
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).
202.8 kWh
535i
144 kWh
202.8 kWh
M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
535i
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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