The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 48,700
€ 82,600
€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 530i is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the M550d.
530i
M550d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.2
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.2 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.3
190.6 in
Length
193.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530i
M550d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
17.4 %
General
530i
M550d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530i
M550d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N57
N53-B30
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
530i
268 hp
376 hp
M550d
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
530i
236 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d
Performance
530i
M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
530i
13.28 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
M550d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
530i
31 mpg
38 mpg
M550d
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
702 mi
530i
565 mi
702 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
127.6 kWh
530i
145.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
M550d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
