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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

535d (Stage 3)

485 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

535d (Stage 2)

423 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

535d (Stage 1)

376 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

535d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 3) 485 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    485 hp
    362 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,008 Nm
    743 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    270 hp/t
    202 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 3)485 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 2)423 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 1)376 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d313 hp
Power
485hp362kW+172 hp
423hp315kW+110 hp
376hp280kW+63 hp
313hp233kW
Torque
1,008Nm743lb-ft+378 Nm
882Nm651lb-ft+252 Nm
788Nm581lb-ft+158 Nm
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,795kg3,957lb
1,795kg3,957lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,395kg5,280lb
2,395kg5,280lb
2,395kg5,280lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-12.7 s
Calculated
47.8s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-8.5 s
Calculated
51.1s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s-1.3 s
4.6s-0.9 s
4.9s-0.6 s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
11.2s-6.1 s
Calculated
12.7s-4.5 s
Calculated
14.3s-3.0 s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
270hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
562Nm/t376lb-ft/ton
Calculated
491Nm/t329lb-ft/ton
Calculated
439Nm/t294lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,899mm193in
4,899mm193in
4,899mm193in
4,899mm193in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
141mm6in
141mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
520L
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
156g/km
156g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 3) 485 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 2) 423 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 1) 376 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d 313 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 3) 485 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 2) 423 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 1) 376 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d 313 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 3)485 hp4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 2)423 hp4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 1)376 hp4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d313 hp4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 3)485 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 2)423 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 1)376 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d313 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
12.7 s
14.3 s
17.3 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
128 mph
197 km/h
122 mph
189 km/h
118 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 3) 485 hp has 172 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d 313 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d 313 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 3) 485 hp: 172 hp (128 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)485 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 2)423 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 1)376 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d313 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 3) 485 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d 313 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 2) 423 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 1) 376 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)485 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 2)423 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 1)376 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d313 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

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 (Stage 3)485 hp
270 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 2)423 hp
235 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 1)376 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d313 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 3)485 hp
485 hp
362 kW
4.2 s
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 2)423 hp
423 hp
315 kW
4.6 s
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 1)376 hp
376 hp
280 kW
4.9 s
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 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 (Stage 3)485 hp
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 2)423 hp
Power
423 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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 Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 1)376 hp
Power
376 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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 Sedan (F10)535d313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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 (Stage 3)485 hp
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 2)423 hp
Power
423 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 1)376 hp
Power
376 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 3) 485 hp 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 (Stage 3)485 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 2)423 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 1)376 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d313 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.5 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 (Stage 3)485 hp
270 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 2)423 hp
235 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 1)376 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d313 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 3)485 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 2)423 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d (Stage 1)376 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d313 hp
Power
485 hp
362 kW
423 hp
315 kW
376 hp
280 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
1,008 Nm
743 lb-ft
882 Nm
651 lb-ft
788 Nm
581 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
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
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
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
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
156 g/km
156 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
270 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
235 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 3) 485 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 2) 423 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 1) 376 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d 313 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d (Stage 3) 485 hp

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 126 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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