The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 39,400
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) 520d
€ 82,600
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) M550d
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘ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.
520d
M550d
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
72.7
80.2
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.3
190.6 in
Length
193.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d
M550d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
18.42 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

520d
M550d
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
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
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520d
251 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d

Performance

520d
M550d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

520d

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

M550d

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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
520d
21.84 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
M550d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d
M550d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
520d
34 mpg
38 mpg
M550d
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
702 mi
520d
630 mi
702 mi
M550d
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).
127.6 kWh
520d
141.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
M550d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d
M550d
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