The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 52,200
€ 67,100
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,100
ⓘ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 longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 550i.
525d
550i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
550i
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.15 %
General
525d
550i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
550i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N62
N47-D20
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
525d
215 hp
362 hp
550i
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
525d
550i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
525d
18.87 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
550i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
23 mpg
525d
46 mpg
23 mpg
550i
41 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
423 mi
525d
853 mi
423 mi
550i
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).
195.2 kWh
525d
104.9 kWh
195.2 kWh
550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
