The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 39,400
€ 85,000
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 520d is 4.8 inches shorter and 0.9 inches narrower.
520d
M550d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
195.4
190.6 in
Length
195.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
M550d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.94 %
General
520d
M550d
E60
Generation
G30
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 four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW B57
M47-D20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
520d
161 hp
395 hp
M550d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520d
251 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
M550d
Performance
520d
M550d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
520d
21.84 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
M550d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
520d
34 mpg
40 mpg
M550d
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
630 mi
Range
695 mi
520d
630 mi
695 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
520d
141.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
M550d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
