The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (10 - 11) vs. BMW 550i (07 - 10)
€ 44,900
€ 64,900
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,900
ⓘ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 525d is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 550i.
525d
550i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
550i
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.7 %
General
525d
550i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525d
550i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N62
N57-D30
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
525d
201 hp
362 hp
550i
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
525d
550i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
525d
19.36 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
550i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
22 mpg
525d
38 mpg
22 mpg
550i
29 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
399 mi
525d
702 mi
399 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
206.5 kWh
525d
127.6 kWh
206.5 kWh
550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
