The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 525i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 60,400
€ 45,600
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 535i Touring is 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the 525i Touring.
535i Touring
525i Touring
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
116.9
193.2
113.6
190.7
193.2 in
Length
190.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
535i Touring
525i Touring
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.4 %
General
535i Touring
525i Touring
F11
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
535i Touring
525i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N53
N55-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
535i Touring
302 hp
215 hp
525i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
535i Touring
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i Touring
Performance
535i Touring
525i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
535i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
525i Touring
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14.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
535i Touring
14.16 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i Touring
525i Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
535i Touring
29 mpg
30 mpg
525i Touring
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
551 mi
535i Touring
537 mi
551 mi
525i Touring
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
149.7 kWh
535i Touring
153.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
525i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535i Touring
525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft

















