The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 48,600
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 81,300
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) M550d BluePerformance
€ 48,600
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 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the M550d BluePerformance.
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
194.3 in
Length
193.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
783 lb
18.03 %
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

General

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N57
B47-D20
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance

Performance

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

M550d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
37 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
988 mi
Range
690 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
690 mi
M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data