The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 41,700
€ 81,300
€ 41,700
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the 520d EfficientDynamics Edition is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.2
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.2 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.3
192.9 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
13.95 %
General
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
181 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance
Performance
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.65 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
37 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
690 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
690 mi
M550d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
129.6 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
