The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 51,700
€ 67,100
€ 51,700
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 530d is 0.6 inches taller.
530d
550i
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
550i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.96 %
General
530d
550i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530d
550i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N62
M57-D30
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
530d
232 hp
362 hp
550i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
530d
550i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
530d
16.91 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
550i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
530d
34 mpg
23 mpg
550i
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
423 mi
530d
621 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
530d
144 kWh
195.2 kWh
550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
