The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 56,000
€ 55,000
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 535i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 525d.
535i
525d
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 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
525d
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.24 %
General
535i
525d
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
525d
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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
535i
302 hp
228 hp
525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
535i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
535i
13.43 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
525d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
535i
29 mpg
48 mpg
525d
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
544 mi
Range
837 mi
535i
544 mi
837 mi
525d
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).
100.7 kWh
535i
151.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
535i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
