2013 BMW 535i Gran Turismo
The 2013 BMW 535i 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 rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 6.0 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2013 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO
The 2013 BMW 535i Gran Turismo is the six-cylinder, rear-wheel-drive version of the F07 5 Series GT, a large five-door hatchback that blends saloon, estate and crossover ideas. It uses the N55 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six with 300 hp and 300 lb-ft, paired with an eight-speed automatic.
Final pre-facelift year
The Gran Turismo arrived for 2010 and switched from the twin-turbo N54 and six-speed automatic to the N55 and eight-speed for 2011. The 2013 model is the last before the 2014 mid-life update, which reshaped the rear end and enlarged the luggage area. Buyers of a 2013 car get the original styling with its tall, short-tailed profile, which divided opinion when new.
Space and comfort
The GT rides on a long 3,070 mm wheelbase shared with the 7 Series, so rear legroom is generous and the seating position is higher than in a 5 Series saloon. Frameless door windows and a two-part tailgate are distinctive: the boot can be opened as a small lid or as a full hatch. The focus is on comfort rather than sportiness, and it is a heavy car for its size.
Things to check
Known N55 weak points apply: leaking oil filter housing and valve cover gaskets, the electric water pump and thermostat, and the charge pipe. Self-levelling rear air suspension is fitted and the air springs can leak with age, so check the car sits level after standing overnight.
Alternatives
Few cars matched the concept exactly; buyers looked at the Audi A7 3.0T, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and Porsche Panamera, or a conventional 535i saloon.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 535i Gran Turismo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2013 | Version / Trim | BMW 2013 535i 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 | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 3,000 cc |
| Power | 300 hp / 224 kW | Torque | 400 Nm / 300 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 6.0 sec | Top Speed | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 20 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,760 kg (3,880 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2013 HATCHBACKS
Compared with other 2013 hatchbacks in our database, its 300 hp is 60% more than the average 2013 hatchback (188 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 2.6 seconds quicker than average, and it is 26% heavier than the typical hatchback.
| 2013 BMW 535i Gran Turismo | Average 2013 hatchbacks | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | 188 hp (15 cars) | +60% |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 248 Nm (15 cars) | +61% |
| 0–60 mph | 6.0 s | 8.6 s (15 cars) | -30% |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 121 mph (15 cars) | +28% |
| Kerb weight | 1,760 kg | 1,402 kg (16 cars) | +26% |
| Engine size | 3,000 cc | 2,114 cc (14 cars) | +42% |
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.