The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 56,000

€ 63,800

€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘ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 540i.
535i
540i
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
540i
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.69 %

General
535i
540i
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535i
540i
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B58
N55-B30
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
535i
302 hp
335 hp
540i
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
535i
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

540i
▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
535i
13.43 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
540i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
535i
29 mpg
34 mpg
540i
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
544 mi
Range
613 mi
535i
544 mi
613 mi
540i
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).
130.7 kWh
535i
151.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535i
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data