The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 64,900
€ 57,800
€ 64,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 550i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 530d.
550i
530d
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
530d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.15 %
General
550i
530d
E60
Generation
G30
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
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW B57
N62-B48
Engine Code
B57-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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
550i
362 hp
261 hp
530d
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
550i
361 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
550i
530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
550i
10.57 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
530d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
550i
22 mpg
46 mpg
530d
14 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
399 mi
Range
804 mi
550i
399 mi
804 mi
530d
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).
104.9 kWh
550i
206.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
550i
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data














