The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 47,500
€ 85,000
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 528i 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.
528i
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
528i
M550d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.72 %
General
528i
M550d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
528i
M550d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW B57
N20-B20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
528i
242 hp
395 hp
M550d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
M550d
Performance
528i
M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
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15.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
528i
15.44 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
M550d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
528i
36 mpg
40 mpg
M550d
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
669 mi
Range
695 mi
528i
669 mi
695 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
121.3 kWh
528i
123.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
M550d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
