The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530xi (07 - 08)
€ 64,900
€ 48,100
€ 64,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 550i is 0.6 inches lower.
550i
530xi
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
530xi
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
550i
530xi
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
550i
530xi
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 6700 rpm
550i
362 hp
268 hp
530xi
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
550i
361 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530xi
Performance
550i
530xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530xi
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
550i
10.57 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
530xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
530xi
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
550i
22 mpg
29 mpg
530xi
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
531 mi
550i
399 mi
531 mi
530xi
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).
155.3 kWh
550i
206.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
530xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
530xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
