The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 47,800

€ 67,100

€ 47,800
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 528i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 550i.
528i
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
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
550i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.86 %

General
528i
550i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
528i
550i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N62
N53-B30
Engine Code
N62-B48

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
528i
254 hp
362 hp
550i
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
528i
229 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
528i
550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

550i
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15.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
528i
15.02 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
550i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
528i
31 mpg
23 mpg
550i
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
423 mi
528i
572 mi
423 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
144 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
528i
144 kWh
195.2 kWh
550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data