Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dvsBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

535d

313 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

535i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
313hp233kW
306hp228kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,495kg5,501lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
824km512mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,899mm193in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
560L
Max trunk volume-
1,670L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d has 7 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
1,840 kg
4,057 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d5.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i: 2.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
1,250 km
777 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
824 km
512 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
313 hp
233 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
824 km
512 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 426 km (265 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 51 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d
BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

535d
540i
VS
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dvsBMW5 Series (E60)540i
535i
540d
VS
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535ivsBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
535d
535d
VS
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dvsBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
535i
535d
VS
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535ivsBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
535d
540i V8
VS
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dvsBMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
535i
540i V8
VS
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535ivsBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
535d
540i V8
VS
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dvsBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
535i
535d
VS
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535ivsBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
535d
540i V8
VS
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dvsBMW5 Series (E34)540i V8
535i
540i V8
VS
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535ivsBMW5 Series Touring (E39)540i V8
535d
540d
VS
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dvsBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)540d
535i
540i
VS
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535ivsBMW5 Series Touring (E34)540i
BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d vs BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i - car comparison - FastVsFaster