The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 43,800
€ 81,300
€ 43,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the 523i is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
523i
M550d BluePerformance
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.2
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.2 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.3
192.9 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
M550d BluePerformance
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.43 %
General
523i
M550d BluePerformance
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
523i
M550d BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N57
N53-B30
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
523i
201 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
523i
199 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance
Performance
523i
M550d BluePerformance
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
523i
18.92 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
523i
31 mpg
37 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
690 mi
523i
572 mi
690 mi
M550d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
144 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).
129.6 kWh
523i
144 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
