The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d (07 - 07)
€ 56,000
€ 37,300
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 535i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 520d.
535i
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
535i
520d
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.85 %
General
535i
520d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
535i
520d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW M47
N55-B30
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
535i
302 hp
161 hp
520d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
535i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
535i
13.43 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
520d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
535i
29 mpg
40 mpg
520d
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
544 mi
Range
737 mi
535i
544 mi
737 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
121.3 kWh
535i
151.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
