The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 53,100
BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..) 530i
€ 81,300
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) M550d BluePerformance
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The 530i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the M550d BluePerformance.
530i
M550d BluePerformance
58.2
Blueprint BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
194.3 in
Length
193.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

530i
M550d BluePerformance
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
783 lb
18.03 %
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

General

530i
M550d BluePerformance
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

530i
M550d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N57
B48-B20
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
530i
249 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
530i
258 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance

Performance

530i
M550d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

530i

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

M550d BluePerformance

 REPLAY
14.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
530i
14.3 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530i
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
530i
43 mpg
37 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
768 mi
Range
690 mi
530i
768 mi
690 mi
M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
530i
104.1 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530i
M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data