The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd (08 - 08) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 44,600

€ 86,300

€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 525xd is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the M550i.
525xd
M550i
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
195.4
190.6 in
Length
195.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
525xd
M550i
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.44 %

General
525xd
M550i
E60
Generation
G30
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
525xd
M550i
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
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
525xd
194 hp
456 hp
M550i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
525xd
295 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
M550i
Performance
525xd
M550i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

M550i
▶ REPLAY
19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 lb/hp
525xd
19.83 lb/hp
9.11 lb/hp
M550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xd
M550i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
525xd
35 mpg
26 mpg
M550i
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
649 mi
Range
475 mi
525xd
649 mi
475 mi
M550i
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).
168.7 kWh
525xd
137.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
M550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xd
M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data