Quick answer
Among 209 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 14.6 cu ft, so the 535xi sits right on it.
What actually fits in a 535xi
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 2 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 7 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 11 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 2 | full set, about 5 cu ft |
| Folded stroller | Fits | about 6 cu ft |
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, computed from EPA cargo volume
Cabin or cargo — where the space went
| Space | Volume | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cabin | 101 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 14 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 115 cu ft |
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA interior volume
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 209 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft | 14.6 cu ft | -0.6 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 2 | 2 | +0 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, computed across cars of similar cabin size
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Cadillac STS has 14 cu ft, the Lincoln Zephyr 16 cu ft and the Jaguar S-Type 12 cu ft, next to 14 cu ft for the 535xi.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the BMW 535xi have?
14 cu ft in the trunk in the 2008 model, with 101 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 209 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 14.6 cu ft.
Does the 535xi have more cargo space than the Cadillac STS?
About the same: 14 cu ft against 14 cu ft for the 2011 Cadillac STS.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the 535xi?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the BMW 525i (14 cu ft), BMW 525xi (14 cu ft) and BMW 528xi (14 cu ft), against 14 cu ft for the 535xi.
Cargo and passenger volumes from EPA interior-volume records, measured 2008 for the BMW 535xi, seats up. Luggage capacity computed by ForCar at 80% usable volume against airline-standard case sizes (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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