2013 BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo
The 2013 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 2013 BMW 535I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO
The 2013 BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo is the all-wheel-drive version of BMW’s F07 5 Series GT, a big five-door hatchback with a raised seating position. Power comes from the N55 3.0-litre single-turbo inline-six, rated at 300 hp and 300 lb-ft, and an eight-speed automatic is standard.
How the 2013 car fits in
xDrive sends drive to all four wheels and suits buyers facing harsh winters, at a small cost in weight and fuel use over the rear-drive GT. The 2013 model year closed the first phase of production; the facelifted GT that followed for 2014 had new front and rear styling and a larger boot. The V8 550i GT sat above the 535i in the range.
What it is like
Think of it as a long-wheelbase BMW with a hatchback: the 3,070 mm wheelbase gives limousine-like rear space, and the rear seats on many cars could slide and recline. The GT is quiet and smooth on the highway, but its considerable weight dulls its agility and fuel economy compared with a 535i xDrive saloon. The split tailgate is useful for small items in tight car parks.
Buying advice
Look for oil leaks around the oil filter housing and valve cover, and ask whether the electric water pump has been replaced. On xDrive cars, a transfer case that binds or groans on tight turns is a commonly reported issue. Electronic features such as soft-close doors, the panoramic roof and the rear air suspension should all be checked on a test drive.
Rivals
Comparable all-wheel-drive choices included the Audi A7 3.0T quattro, Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC wagon and Porsche Panamera 4.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 535i xDrive Gran Turismo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2013 | Version / Trim | BMW 2013 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 / 300 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 6.0 sec | Top Speed | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 18 mpg city / 26 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 xDrive 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.