The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 41,900
€ 85,000
€ 41,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 523i is 4.8 inches shorter and 0.9 inches narrower.
523i
M550d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
195.4
190.6 in
Length
195.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
M550d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
16.66 %
General
523i
M550d
E60
Generation
G30
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
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B57
N53-B25
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
523i
187 hp
395 hp
M550d
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
M550d
Performance
523i
M550d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
523i
18.86 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
M550d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
523i
31 mpg
40 mpg
M550d
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
565 mi
Range
695 mi
523i
565 mi
695 mi
M550d
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).
121.3 kWh
523i
145.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
M550d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
