The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 45,500
€ 75,800
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 550i.
525d
550i
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
550i
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.74 %
General
525d
550i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
550i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N63
M57-D30
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
525d
194 hp
444 hp
550i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
525d
550i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
550i
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
525d
19.83 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
550i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
525d
35 mpg
26 mpg
550i
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
473 mi
525d
649 mi
473 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
174.3 kWh
525d
137.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
