The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 56,000

€ 48,600

€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 535i is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
535i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
535i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.23 %

General
535i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B47
N55-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20


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 4000 rpm
535i
302 hp
187 hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
535i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
535i
13.43 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
535i
29 mpg
60 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
544 mi
Range
988 mi
535i
544 mi
988 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
80.3 kWh
535i
151.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data