The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 48,900
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) 520i
€ 90,500
 BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) M550i
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the 520i is an inch shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
520i
M550i
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
117.1
195.4
194.3 in
Length
195.4 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

520i
M550i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5467 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
17.49 %
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

520i
M550i
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

520i
M550i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N63
B48-B20
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
520i
181 hp
523 hp
M550i
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
520i
214 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
M550i

Performance

520i
M550i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

520i

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

M550i

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 lb/hp
520i
19.55 lb/hp
8.2 lb/hp
M550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520i
M550i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
520i
44 mpg
24 mpg
M550i
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
782 mi
Range
431 mi
520i
782 mi
431 mi
M550i
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).
185.7 kWh
520i
102.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
M550i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

520i
M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data