The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530xd (07 - 08)
€ 67,100
€ 48,500
€ 67,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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
530xd
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
530xd
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.85 %
General
550i
530xd
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
550i
530xd
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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
550i
362 hp
232 hp
530xd
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
550i
361 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530xd
Performance
550i
530xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530xd
▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
550i
10.63 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
530xd
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
550i
23 mpg
34 mpg
530xd
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
630 mi
550i
423 mi
630 mi
530xd
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).
141.9 kWh
550i
195.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
530xd
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
530xd
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
