The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 550i (07 - 10)
€ 52,900
€ 64,900
€ 52,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,900
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 550i.
530d BluePerformance
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
530d BluePerformance
550i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
General
530d BluePerformance
550i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530d BluePerformance
550i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N62
N57-D30
Engine Code
N62-B48

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
530d BluePerformance
242 hp
362 hp
550i
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
530d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
530d BluePerformance
550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
530d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
16.35 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d BluePerformance
550i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
530d BluePerformance
39 mpg
22 mpg
550i
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
399 mi
530d BluePerformance
713 mi
399 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
206.5 kWh
530d BluePerformance
125.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d BluePerformance
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)
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