The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

€ 60,400
BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) 535d
€ 85,000
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) M550d
€ 60,400
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 535d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M550d.
535d
M550d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.4
192.9 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

535d
M550d
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.6 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

General

535d
M550d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

535d
M550d
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B57
N57-D30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
535d
309 hp
395 hp
M550d
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
535d
465 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
M550d

Performance

535d
M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

535d

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

M550d

 REPLAY
13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
535d
13.34 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
M550d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

535d
M550d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
535d
41 mpg
40 mpg
M550d
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
763 mi
Range
695 mi
535d
763 mi
695 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.3 kWh
535d
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
M550d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

535d
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data