The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 47,100
BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11) 525d
€ 82,600
 BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) M550d
€ 47,100
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

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
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.3
192.9 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

525d
M550d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.96 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

525d
M550d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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 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
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d

Performance

525d
M550d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

525d

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

M550d

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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
525d
19.52 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
M550d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d
M550d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
525d
39 mpg
38 mpg
M550d
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
702 mi
525d
713 mi
702 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
127.6 kWh
525d
125.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
M550d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

525d
M550d
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