The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 48,600

€ 71,500

€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 550i.
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
550i
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
192.9
194.3 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
550i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
15.21 %

General
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
550i
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
550i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N63
B47-D20
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
402 hp
550i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
550i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

550i
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
550i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
23 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
23 mpg
550i
53 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
988 mi
Range
418 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
418 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
197 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
197 kWh
550i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data