The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 47,700
€ 71,500
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘ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 2.3 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
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
550i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.88 %
General
525d
550i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
525d
194 hp
402 hp
550i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
525d
550i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
525d
19.94 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
550i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
525d
34 mpg
23 mpg
550i
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
418 mi
525d
630 mi
418 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
197 kWh
525d
141.9 kWh
197 kWh
550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 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



















