The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 60,700

€ 38,800

€ 60,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
197
111.7
191.4
197 in
Length
191.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
111.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
1012 lb
22.78 %

General
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F07
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DAD*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
302 hp
148 hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.18 lb/hp
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
14.71 lb/hp
23.18 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
531 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
531 mi
695 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
155.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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