The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 41,700
€ 89,600
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520d EfficientDynamics Edition is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M550d.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
117.1
195.4
192.9 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.72 %
General
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d
F10
Generation
G30
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B57
N47-D20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
181 hp
395 hp
M550d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
M550d
Performance
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.65 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
37 mpg
M550d
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
967 mi
Range
651 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
651 mi
M550d
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
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
