The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 66,800
€ 85,000
€ 66,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the 540d is an inch shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
540d
M550d
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
117.1
195.4
194.3 in
Length
195.4 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
540d
M550d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.68 %
General
540d
M550d
G30
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
540d
M550d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW B57
B57-D30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
540d
316 hp
395 hp
M550d
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
540d
502 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
M550d
Performance
540d
M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
540d
12.77 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540d
M550d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
540d
42 mpg
40 mpg
M550d
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
733 mi
Range
695 mi
540d
733 mi
695 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
540d
115.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
M550d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540d
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
