The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 63,300

€ 42,600

€ 63,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
1034 lb
22.66 %

General
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DKZ*

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 4180 rpm
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
302 hp
187 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
15.11 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
28 mpg
39 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
512 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
512 mi
684 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
161.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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