The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 64,900

€ 52,900

€ 64,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900
ⓘ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 550i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 530d BluePerformance.
550i
530d BluePerformance
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
530d BluePerformance
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %

General
550i
530d BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
550i
530d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW N57
N62-B48
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
550i
362 hp
242 hp
530d BluePerformance
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
550i
361 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
530d BluePerformance
Performance
550i
530d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

530d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
550i
10.57 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
39 mpg
550i
22 mpg
39 mpg
530d BluePerformance
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
713 mi
550i
399 mi
713 mi
530d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
125.5 kWh
550i
206.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
530d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
530d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data