The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 40,400
€ 82,600
€ 40,400
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
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
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
18.42 %
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 N47
Engine Series
BMW N57
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
175 hp
376 hp
M550d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520d
251 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d
Performance
520d
M550d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
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20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
520d
20.09 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
M550d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
520d
42 mpg
38 mpg
M550d
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
702 mi
520d
777 mi
702 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
127.6 kWh
520d
115.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
M550d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 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
