The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xi (07 - 08) vs. BMW 550i (07 - 10)
€ 48,100
€ 64,900
€ 48,100
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 530xi is 0.6 inches taller.
530xi
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
530xi
550i
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
530xi
550i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530xi
550i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N62
N53-B30
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
530xi
268 hp
362 hp
550i
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
530xi
236 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
530xi
550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
530xi
14.07 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xi
550i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
530xi
29 mpg
22 mpg
550i
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
399 mi
530xi
531 mi
399 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
155.3 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
530xi
155.3 kWh
206.5 kWh
550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xi
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
