The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d (13 - 16) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 47,400
BMW 525d (13 - 16) 525d
€ 89,600
 BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) M550d
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,600

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M550d.
525d
M550d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint BMW 525d (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
117.1
195.4
193.2 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

525d
M550d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 525d (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.16 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

525d
M550d
F10
Generation
G30
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
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B57
N47-D20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
525d
215 hp
395 hp
M550d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
M550d

Performance

525d
M550d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

M550d

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
525d
17.69 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
M550d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d
M550d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
525d
48 mpg
37 mpg
M550d
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
651 mi
525d
888 mi
651 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
129.6 kWh
525d
100.7 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

525d
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data