The BMW 535d is the perfect testament to the reliability of a diesel engine. Other than the recall mentioned above there have been very few repairs reported.

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Specifications

The 535D is a bit more over engineered than the 530D – bigger brakes, a few engine tweeks that aid reliability, cast manifold that generally don’t crack (530D don’t have these as standard) and as the turbos aren’t variable vein, they are much more reliable. You also generally get a much better average spec.

535d Trims

Look for the “d” in the model name, as it lets you know that that particular BMW model is diesel. …

Yes, diesel BMWs can last longer than a typical gasoline-powered BMW. As with any other fuel-powered engine, maintenance at the right intervals will ensure the engine lasts. We found that diesel engines can last closer to 250,000 – 300,000 miles.

What engine is in BMW E60 5 Series 535d? The BMW E60 5 Series 535d has a Inline 6, Diesel engine with 2993 cm3 / 182.6 cu-in capacity.

For 2014, BMW is offering the 535d, its midsize, rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan powered by a turbocharged, inline-six-cylinder diesel engine.

Its twin-turbo unit produces 295bhp and a crushing 600Nm of torque, blasting the 535d from 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds.

What is it? As a result of BMW’s engine downsizing programme, the 2.0-litre six cylinder turbodiesel in the 525d has been switched to a four for the 2012 model year 5 Series. It is a change that has traded two cylinders for twin two-stage turbos and some handy gains in performance, economy and emissions reduction.

It’s an all-wheel drive front-engined large saloon with 4 doors & 5 seats. With 309 BHP, the twin turbocharged 3 Litre 24v Inline 6 diesel engine (BMW N57D30) accelerates this 535d xDrive to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 155 mph.

Some examples of configuration are as below: