The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (10 - 11) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 44,900
€ 81,300
€ 44,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the 525d is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
525d
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
525d
M550d BluePerformance
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.41 %
General
525d
M550d BluePerformance
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
M550d BluePerformance
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N57
N57-D30
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
201 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance
Performance
525d
M550d BluePerformance
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
525d
19.36 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
525d
38 mpg
37 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
690 mi
525d
702 mi
690 mi
M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
525d
127.6 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
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
