The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 39,400
€ 81,300
€ 39,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 520d is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the M550d BluePerformance.
520d
M550d BluePerformance
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.2
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.2 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.3
190.6 in
Length
193.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
M550d BluePerformance
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
19.04 %
General
520d
M550d BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
M550d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW N57
M47-D20
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
161 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520d
251 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance
Performance
520d
M550d BluePerformance
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
520d
21.84 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
520d
34 mpg
37 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
690 mi
520d
630 mi
690 mi
M550d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
141.9 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
520d
141.9 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
