The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 40,700
€ 81,300
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the 518d is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
518d
M550d BluePerformance
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.2
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.2 in
116.9
193.2
116.9
193.3
193.2 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
M550d BluePerformance
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.21 %
General
518d
M550d BluePerformance
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
518d
M550d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N57
B47-D20
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
518d
148 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance
Performance
518d
M550d BluePerformance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
518d
25.18 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
518d
55 mpg
37 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
690 mi
518d
1012 mi
690 mi
M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
518d
88.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
