The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)
€ 67,100
€ 42,900
€ 67,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 550i and the 525d are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
550i
525d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 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
525d
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.15 %
General
550i
525d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
550i
525d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW M57
N62-B48
Engine Code
M57-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
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
550i
362 hp
194 hp
525d
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
550i
361 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
550i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
550i
10.63 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
525d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
38 mpg
550i
23 mpg
38 mpg
525d
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
702 mi
550i
423 mi
702 mi
525d
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).
127.6 kWh
550i
195.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
525d
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
