The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 48,400
€ 67,100
€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 550i.
520d
550i
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
550i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.32 %
General
520d
550i
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
550i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N62
B47-D20
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
520d
187 hp
362 hp
550i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
520d
295 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
520d
550i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
520d
19.28 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
550i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
23 mpg
520d
57 mpg
23 mpg
550i
50 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1000 mi
Range
423 mi
520d
1000 mi
423 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
195.2 kWh
520d
84.3 kWh
195.2 kWh
550i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
