The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 45,100
€ 82,600
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the M550d.
525d
M550d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.2
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.2 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.3
190.6 in
Length
193.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
M550d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.57 %
General
525d
M550d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
M550d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N57
M57-D30
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
194 hp
376 hp
M550d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d
Performance
525d
M550d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
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18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
525d
18.98 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
M550d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
525d
36 mpg
38 mpg
M550d
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
669 mi
Range
702 mi
525d
669 mi
702 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
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).
127.6 kWh
525d
133.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
M550d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
