The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 56,000
€ 47,700
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the 525d.
535i
525d
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 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
525d
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.61 %
General
535i
525d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535i
525d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW M57
N55-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
535i
302 hp
194 hp
525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
535i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
535i
13.43 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
525d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
535i
29 mpg
34 mpg
525d
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
544 mi
Range
630 mi
535i
544 mi
630 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).
141.9 kWh
535i
151.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535i
525d
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
