The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 550i (07 - 10)
€ 53,100
€ 64,900
€ 53,100
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 530i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 550i.
530i
550i
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530i
550i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.93 %
General
530i
550i
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530i
550i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N62
B48-B20
Engine Code
N62-B48

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
530i
249 hp
362 hp
550i
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
530i
258 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
530i
550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
14.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
530i
14.3 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
550i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
22 mpg
530i
43 mpg
22 mpg
550i
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
768 mi
Range
399 mi
530i
768 mi
399 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
530i
104.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
550i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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