The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 535i Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 50,100

€ 63,300

€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Arteon 2.0 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the BMW 535i Gran Turismo.
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
57.1
73.7
83.7
61.4
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
61.4 in
111.7
191.4
120.9
197
191.4 in
Length
197 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
3783 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb

Weight Difference:
780 lb
17.09 %

General
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
3H
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*DJH*
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
276 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
Performance
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i Gran Turismo
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13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
13.71 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
562 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
562 mi
512 mi
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










44.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft