The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 48,900
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) 520i
€ 81,300
 BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) M550d BluePerformance
€ 48,900
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

The 520i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the M550d BluePerformance.
520i
M550d BluePerformance
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
194.3 in
Length
193.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520i
M550d BluePerformance
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
805 lb
18.54 %
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

General

520i
M550d BluePerformance
G30
Generation
F10
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 BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N57
B48-B20
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
520i
181 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520i
214 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance

Performance

520i
M550d BluePerformance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

520i

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

M550d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
520i
19.55 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520i
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
520i
44 mpg
37 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
782 mi
Range
690 mi
520i
782 mi
690 mi
M550d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
129.6 kWh
520i
102.4 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520i
M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data