The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 56,000
€ 41,900
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 523i.
535i
523i
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
523i
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.04 %
General
535i
523i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535i
523i
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-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
535i
302 hp
187 hp
523i
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
535i
523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
535i
13.43 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
523i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
535i
29 mpg
31 mpg
523i
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
544 mi
Range
565 mi
535i
544 mi
565 mi
523i
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).
145.8 kWh
535i
151.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535i
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
