The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 50,900
€ 89,600
€ 50,900
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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M550d.
525d
M550d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
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
116.9
192.9
117.1
195.4
192.9 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
M550d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.52 %
General
525d
M550d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic 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
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
525d
18.4 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
M550d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
525d
46 mpg
37 mpg
M550d
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
853 mi
Range
651 mi
525d
853 mi
651 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
129.6 kWh
525d
104.9 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
525d
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
