The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xi (07 - 08) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 48,100
€ 81,300
€ 48,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 530xi is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the M550d BluePerformance.
530xi
M550d BluePerformance
58.3
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
58.3 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
530xi
M550d BluePerformance
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.19 %
General
530xi
M550d BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530xi
M550d BluePerformance
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
530xi
268 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
530xi
236 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance
Performance
530xi
M550d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
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14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
530xi
14.07 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xi
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
530xi
29 mpg
37 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
690 mi
530xi
531 mi
690 mi
M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
530xi
155.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xi
M550d BluePerformance
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
