The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 50,100
€ 67,100
€ 50,100
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
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.96 %
General
528i
550i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
528i
550i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N62
N20-B20
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
528i
242 hp
362 hp
550i
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
528i
550i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
550i
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16.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
528i
16.21 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
550i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
528i
34 mpg
23 mpg
550i
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
423 mi
528i
621 mi
423 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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
132.6 kWh
195.2 kWh
550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
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
