The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 56,000
BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) 535i
€ 51,700
BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11) 530d
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 535i and the 530d are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
535i
530d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

535i
530d
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.44 %
BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

535i
530d
F10
Generation
F10
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
530d
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N57
N55-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
535i
302 hp
242 hp
530d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
530d

Performance

535i
530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

535i

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

530d

 REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
535i
13.43 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

535i
530d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
535i
29 mpg
39 mpg
530d
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
544 mi
Range
713 mi
535i
544 mi
713 mi
530d
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).
125.5 kWh
535i
151.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

535i
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data