The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 58,300
€ 82,600
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 540i is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the M550d.
540i
M550d
57.8
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
57.8 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
540i
M550d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.25 %
General
540i
M550d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
540i
M550d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW N57
N62-B40
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
540i
302 hp
376 hp
M550d
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
540i
288 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d
Performance
540i
M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
540i
12.67 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
M550d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
540i
24 mpg
38 mpg
M550d
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
702 mi
540i
449 mi
702 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
127.6 kWh
540i
183.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
M550d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
M550d
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
