The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (10 - 11) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 44,900
€ 90,500
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 525d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M550i.
525d
M550i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
117.1
195.4
192.9 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
M550i
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.26 %
General
525d
M550i
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
M550i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N63
N57-D30
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
525d
201 hp
523 hp
M550i
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
M550i
Performance
525d
M550i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
M550i
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 lb/hp
525d
19.36 lb/hp
8.2 lb/hp
M550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
M550i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
24 mpg
525d
38 mpg
24 mpg
M550i
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
702 mi
Range
431 mi
525d
702 mi
431 mi
M550i
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).
185.7 kWh
525d
127.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
M550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
525d
M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
