The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 59,200

€ 38,800

€ 59,200
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 5.4 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
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4564 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
1133 lb
24.83 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 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
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15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.18 lb/hp
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
15.11 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
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
25 mpg
40 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
468 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
468 mi
695 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
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
176.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
348 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
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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