2011 BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo
The 2011 BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo is a hatchback. It has a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine producing 300 hp (224 kW), with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 6.0 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2011 BMW 535I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO
The 2011 BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo is the six-cylinder, all-wheel-drive version of the 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07), a five-door hatchback that blends sedan, wagon and crossover ideas. It uses BMW’s N55 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six rated at 300 hp and 300 lb-ft, with xDrive all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic.
An unusual 5 Series
The Gran Turismo is based on the larger 7 Series platform rather than the 5 Series sedan, and its 3,070 mm wheelbase is longer than that of the F10 sedan. It has frameless door windows and a high seating position. Its tailgate can open either as a small boot lid or as a full hatch, a feature unique to this model.
Practicality
Rear-seat passengers get generous legroom, and the rear seats can slide and recline. With the seats folded, the hatch body takes bulkier items than a 5 Series sedan, although the sloping roofline limits tall loads. The xDrive system makes this version the choice for owners in snowy climates.
Buying one today
Commonly reported issues on the N55 include electric water-pump failure and oil leaks from the oil-filter-housing and valve-cover gaskets. The rear air suspension can develop leaks, and the car’s complex electronics and dual-function tailgate should be checked for faults. Its weight means it works its brakes and tyres hard.
Rivals
The GT had few direct rivals. Shoppers might also have considered the Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC wagon, the Audi A6 3.0T quattro, the BMW X5 or, at a higher level, the Porsche Panamera 4.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 535i xDrive Gran Turismo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2011 | Version / Trim | BMW 2011 535i xDrive Gran Turismo |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, Glacier Silver Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Melbourne Red Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 3,000 cc |
| Power | 300 hp / 224 kW | Torque | 400 Nm / 295 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 6.0 sec | Top Speed | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 18 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,760 kg (3,880 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2011 HATCHBACKS
Compared with other 2011 hatchbacks in our database, its 300 hp is 42% more than the average 2011 hatchback (212 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 2.3 seconds quicker than average, and it is 21% heavier than the typical hatchback.
| 2011 BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | Average 2011 hatchbacks | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | 212 hp (12 cars) | +42% |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 286 Nm (12 cars) | +40% |
| 0–60 mph | 6.0 s | 8.3 s (12 cars) | -28% |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 124 mph (12 cars) | +25% |
| Kerb weight | 1,760 kg | 1,450 kg (12 cars) | +21% |
| Engine size | 3,000 cc | 2,464 cc (11 cars) | +22% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.