The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 67,100
€ 55,000
€ 67,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 530d.
550i
530d
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
530d
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.45 %
General
550i
530d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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 N57
N62-B48
Engine Code
N57-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
550i
362 hp
254 hp
530d
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
550i
361 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
550i
530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
550i
10.63 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
530d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
43 mpg
550i
23 mpg
43 mpg
530d
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
791 mi
550i
423 mi
791 mi
530d
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).
113.1 kWh
550i
195.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
