The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 57,900
€ 42,400
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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
520i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
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
116.9
193.2
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
535i
520i
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.43 %
General
535i
520i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535i
520i
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N20
N55-B30
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
535i
302 hp
181 hp
520i
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
535i
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
520i
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.52 lb/hp
535i
13.43 lb/hp
20.52 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
520i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
535i
31 mpg
37 mpg
520i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
680 mi
535i
572 mi
680 mi
520i
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
535i
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535i
520i
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
