The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d (07 - 10) vs. BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 46,900
€ 73,200
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,200
ⓘ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 530d is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 550i.
530d
550i
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
550i
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.6 %
General
530d
550i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530d
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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
530d
232 hp
444 hp
550i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
530d
550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
15.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
530d
15.82 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
550i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
530d
37 mpg
27 mpg
550i
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
506 mi
530d
680 mi
506 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
162.9 kWh
530d
131.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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