The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i Gran Turismo Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 20)
€ 56,600

€ 46,000

€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 535i Gran Turismo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
61.4
74.8
83.9
57.1
73.7
83.7
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
61.4 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
196.8
111.7
191.4
196.8 in
Length
191.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
111.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3640 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
802 lb
18.05 %

General
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
F07
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DFH*

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 3500 rpm
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
302 hp
187 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
14.71 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
26 mpg
50 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
489 mi
Range
872 mi
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
489 mi
872 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
168.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft