The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 550i (07 - 10)
€ 47,200
€ 64,900
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 520d is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 550i.
520d
550i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
550i
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.87 %
General
520d
550i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520d
550i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N62
N47-D20
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
520d
181 hp
362 hp
550i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
520d
280 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
520d
550i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
520d
21.98 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
550i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
22 mpg
520d
48 mpg
22 mpg
550i
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
399 mi
520d
888 mi
399 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
206.5 kWh
520d
100.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
