The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530i (11 - 13)
€ 64,900
€ 46,800
€ 64,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 530i.
550i
530i
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
530i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
550i
530i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
550i
530i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW N53
N62-B48
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
550i
362 hp
268 hp
530i
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
550i
361 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
550i
530i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
530i
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
550i
10.57 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
530i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
550i
22 mpg
31 mpg
530i
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
572 mi
550i
399 mi
572 mi
530i
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).
144 kWh
550i
206.5 kWh
144 kWh
530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
530i
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
