The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 45,800
€ 74,100
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,100
ⓘ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 525xd is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 550i.
525xd
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
525xd
550i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.14 %
General
525xd
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525xd
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
525xd
194 hp
402 hp
550i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525xd
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
525xd
550i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 lb/hp
525xd
19.94 lb/hp
10.83 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xd
550i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
525xd
34 mpg
21 mpg
550i
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
395 mi
525xd
630 mi
395 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).
208.4 kWh
525xd
141.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xd
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
