The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 45,700
€ 85,000
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M550d.
520i
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
193.2
117.1
195.4
193.2 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
M550d
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.98 %
General
520i
M550d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520i
M550d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW B57
N20-B20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
520i
181 hp
395 hp
M550d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
M550d
Performance
520i
M550d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
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20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
520i
20.59 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
M550d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
520i
38 mpg
40 mpg
M550d
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
702 mi
Range
695 mi
520i
702 mi
695 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
121.3 kWh
520i
117.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
M550d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
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
