| 15 version of the engine | 123 | | Typ | 535i | 550i | 550i | 520d | 530d |
| Engine | benzynowy, turbo | benz., twin turbo | benz., twin turbo | turbo diesel | turbo diesel |
| Type of injection | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | Common rail | Common rail |
| Engine Code | N55B30 | N63B44 | N63B44TU | N47D20 | N57D30 |
| Years of mounting | od 2009 | 2009-2012 | od 2013 | od 2011 | 2009-2012 |
| Cylinders/valves | R6/24 | V8/32 | V8/32 | R4/16 | R6/24 |
| Displacement [cm³] | 2979 | 4395 | 4395 | 1995 | 2993 |
| Power [kW/PS/RPM] | 225/306/5800 | 300/407/6400 | 330/449/6000 | 135/184/4000 | 180/245/4000 |
| Torque [Nm/RPM] | 400/1200-5000 | 600/1750-4500 | 650/2000-4500 | 380/1750-2750 | 540/1750-3000 |
| Timing gear | łańcuch | łańcuch | łańcuch | łańcuch | łańcuch |
| Particle filter | - | - | - | tak (DPF) | tak (DPF) |
| Gearbox | aut. Steptronic 8b | aut. Steptronic 8b | aut. Steptronic 8b | aut. Steptronic 8b | aut. Steptronic 8b |
| Drivetrain | tylny | tylny | tylny | tylny | tylny |
| Brakes, front/rear | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz.went./t. went. | tarcz.went./t. went. |
| Front suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Rear suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Curb weight [kg] | 1940 | 2060 | 2070 | 1915 | 1960 |
| Body dimensions [mm] | 4998/1901/1559 | 4998/1901/1559 | 4998/1901/1559 | 4998/1901/1559 | 4998/1901/1559 |
| Luggage capacity [l] | 440/590/1700 | 440/590/1700 | 440/590/1700 | 440/590/1700 | 440/590/1700 |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (0-62mph) [s] | 6,3 | 5,5 | 5,0 | 8,9 | 6,9 |
| Top speed [km/h] | 250 | 250 | 250 | 215 | 240 |
| Fuel cons. (city/h-way/comb.) [l/100km] | 12,3/6,9/8,9 | 16,2/8,3/11,2 | 12,4/7,3/9,2 | 6,2/5,0/5,5 | 8,1/5,6/6,5 |
| Fuel tank capacity [l] | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Ratio kg/PS | 6.34 | 5.06 | 4.61 | 10.41 | 8 |