The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. BMW 550i (07 - 10)
€ 40,700
€ 64,900
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 518d is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 550i.
518d
550i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
550i
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.59 %
General
518d
550i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
518d
550i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N62
B47-D20
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
518d
148 hp
362 hp
550i
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
518d
550i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
518d
25.18 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
550i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
22 mpg
518d
55 mpg
22 mpg
550i
46 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
399 mi
518d
1012 mi
399 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
206.5 kWh
518d
88.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
