The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 41,900
€ 81,300
€ 41,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 523i is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the M550d BluePerformance.
523i
M550d BluePerformance
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.2
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.2 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.3
190.6 in
Length
193.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
M550d BluePerformance
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.79 %
General
523i
M550d BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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-B25
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
523i
187 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance
Performance
523i
M550d BluePerformance
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
523i
18.86 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
565 mi
Range
690 mi
523i
565 mi
690 mi
M550d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
