The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 56,100

€ 56,000

€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 540i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 535i.
540i
535i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
540i
535i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.26 %

General
540i
535i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
540i
535i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW N55
N62-B40
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
540i
302 hp
302 hp
535i
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
540i
288 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
540i
535i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

535i
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
540i
12.59 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
535i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
540i
22 mpg
29 mpg
535i
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
414 mi
Range
544 mi
540i
414 mi
544 mi
535i
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
151.6 kWh
540i
198.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data