The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 50,300
€ 85,000
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the M550d.
530xi
M550d
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
195.4
190.6 in
Length
195.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
530xi
M550d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.9 %
General
530xi
M550d
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530xi
M550d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B57
N53-B30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
530xi
268 hp
395 hp
M550d
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
530xi
236 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
M550d
Performance
530xi
M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
530xi
14.23 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xi
M550d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
530xi
29 mpg
40 mpg
M550d
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
537 mi
Range
695 mi
530xi
537 mi
695 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
121.3 kWh
530xi
153.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
M550d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xi
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
