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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) · Facelift 2013

535i (Stage 3)

459 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) · Facelift 2013

535i (Stage 2)

398 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) · Facelift 2013

535i (Stage 1)

361 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) · Facelift 2013

535i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    459 hp
    342 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    260 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    188 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    864 km
    537 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i306 hp
Power
459hp342kW+153 hp
398hp297kW+92 hp
361hp269kW+55 hp
306hp228kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,765kg3,891lb
1,765kg3,891lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,365kg5,214lb
2,365kg5,214lb
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.5s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
50.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
56.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-1.3 s
4.8s-0.8 s
5.1s-0.5 s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
11.6s-5.7 s
Calculated
13.1s-4.3 s
Calculated
14.7s-2.7 s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
864km537mi
Calculated
864km537mi
Calculated
864km537mi
Calculated
864km537mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
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
188g/km
188g/km
188g/km
188g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i 306 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 3) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 2) 398 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 1) 361 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i 306 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 3)459 hp5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 2)398 hp5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 1)361 hp5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i306 hp5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i306 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
13.1 s
14.7 s
17.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
8.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 3) 459 hp has 153 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i 306 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i 306 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 3) 459 hp: 153 hp (114 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 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 3)459 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 2)398 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 1)361 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i306 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 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 3) 459 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i 306 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 2) 398 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 1) 361 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 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 3)459 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 2)398 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 1)361 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i306 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 3)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
4.4 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 2)398 hp
398 hp
297 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 1)361 hp
361 hp
269 kW
5.1 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 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 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
4,907 mm
193.2 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 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 3) 459 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 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 3)459 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 2)398 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 1)361 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i306 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.6 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 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 3)459 hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 2)398 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 1)361 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i306 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013535i306 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
398 hp
297 kW
361 hp
269 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
864 km
537 mi
864 km
537 mi
864 km
537 mi
864 km
537 mi
CO2 score
188 g/km
188 g/km
188 g/km
188 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
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i 306 hp
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,126 LC/year2,126 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 535i (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 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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