2015 BMW 535i xDrive
The 2015 BMW 535i xDrive is a sedan. 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 2015 BMW 535I XDRIVE
The 2015 BMW 535i xDrive is the all-wheel-drive six-cylinder saloon of the sixth-generation 5 Series (F10), in its facelifted form. It uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six producing 300 hp and 300 lb-ft, paired with an eight-speed automatic and xDrive all-wheel drive.
Facelifted F10
The F10 received its mid-life update for the 2014 model year, so a 2015 car carries the revised look: reshaped bumpers, revised headlights and tail lights, and refreshed interior trim and equipment. The 2016 model year would be the F10’s last, with the G30 generation following for 2017.
Practicality and comfort
The 535i xDrive is a spacious mid-size executive saloon, with comfortable seating for four adults, a large boot and a quiet ride. Its EPA highway figure of about 29 mpg (roughly 8.1 L/100km) is respectable for a 300 hp all-wheel-drive car. The rear-biased xDrive system mainly adds confidence in rain and snow.
Known weak points
Owners commonly report electric water pump failure, oil leaks from the oil filter housing and valve cover gaskets, and fuel injector faults. Check that all electronic features, including the iDrive system, parking sensors and any active steering or adaptive dampers, work correctly.
Rivals
Rivals in 2015 included the Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC, Audi A6 3.0T quattro, Lexus GS 350 AWD, Cadillac CTS AWD and Jaguar XF AWD.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 535i xDrive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2015 | Version / Trim | BMW 2015 535i xDrive |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic, Glacier Silver Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Estoril Blue Metallic, Melbourne Red Metallic, Sunset Orange 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 | 20 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,968 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,760 kg (3,880 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2015 SEDANS
Compared with other 2015 sedans in our database, its 300 hp is close to the average for a 2015 sedan (292 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.4 seconds quicker than average.
| 2015 BMW 535i xDrive | Average 2015 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | 292 hp (169 cars) | +3% |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 382 Nm (169 cars) | +5% |
| 0–60 mph | 6.0 s | 6.4 s (172 cars) | -6% |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 141 mph (172 cars) | +10% |
| Kerb weight | 1,760 kg | 1,665 kg (194 cars) | +6% |
| Engine size | 3,000 cc | 3,009 cc (184 cars) | — |
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.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2015 sedans with similar power to the 2015 BMW 535i xDrive.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 BMW 535i xDrive | 300 hp | 6.0 s | 1,760 kg |
| 2015 Volvo S80 AWD | 300 hp | 7.0 s | 1,685 kg |
| 2015 Lexus GS 350 | 306 hp | 5.5 s | 1,785 kg |
| 2015 Hyundai Genesis AWD | 306 hp | — | 1,697 kg |
| 2015 Audi S3 | 292 hp | 4.9 s | 1,490 kg |