The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 535d Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 42,600

€ 64,400

€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,400
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the BMW 535d Gran Turismo.
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535d 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
196.8
191.4 in
Length
196.8 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
3530 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
1133 lb
24.3 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*DKZ*
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4180 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
187 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Performance
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 535d Gran Turismo
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
18.88 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
684 mi
Range
680 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
684 mi
680 mi
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
113.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










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