The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 67,100

€ 48,600

€ 67,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 550i is 3.7 inches shorter and 0.9 inches narrower.
550i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 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
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.46 %

General
550i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
550i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW B47
N62-B48
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
550i
362 hp
187 hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
550i
361 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
550i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
550i
10.63 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
60 mpg
550i
23 mpg
60 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
15 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
423 mi
Range
988 mi
550i
423 mi
988 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
80.3 kWh
550i
195.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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