The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)

€ 59,200
BMW 535i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 535i Gran Turismo
€ 35,300
 VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 59,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
61.4
Blueprint BMW 535i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 535i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
120.9
196.8
Blueprint VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI ACT
4564 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 535i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
1248 lb
27.35 %
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)

General

BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
F07
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI 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 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 ACT

Performance

BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i Gran Turismo

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
15.11 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
25 mpg
46 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
468 mi
804 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
176.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft