The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)

€ 57,900
BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 535i
€ 42,900
 BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 535i is 0.3 inches longer.
535i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
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 Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

535i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.89 %
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)

General

535i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

535i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N47
N55-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
535i
302 hp
181 hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Performance

535i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

535i

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
535i
13.43 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

535i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
535i
31 mpg
52 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
967 mi
535i
572 mi
967 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
144 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).
92.5 kWh
535i
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

535i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data