The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 79,100
BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) 550i Gran Turismo
€ 52,600
 BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17) 520d Gran Turismo
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600

ⓘ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 width and height, but the 550i Gran Turismo is 0.2 inches shorter.
550i Gran Turismo
520d Gran Turismo
61.4
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
74.8
83.9
61.4
Blueprint BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
61.4 in
Height
61.4 in
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
196.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)
120.9
197
196.8 in
Length
197 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

550i Gran Turismo
520d Gran Turismo
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
9.75 %
BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

550i Gran Turismo
520d Gran Turismo
F07
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

550i Gran Turismo
520d Gran Turismo
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N47
N63-B44
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
550i Gran Turismo
402 hp
181 hp
520d Gran Turismo
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
550i Gran Turismo
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d Gran Turismo

Performance

550i Gran Turismo
520d Gran Turismo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

550i Gran Turismo

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

520d Gran Turismo

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12.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.24 lb/hp
550i Gran Turismo
12.09 lb/hp
24.24 lb/hp
520d Gran Turismo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

550i Gran Turismo
520d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
43 mpg
550i Gran Turismo
20 mpg
43 mpg
520d Gran Turismo
14 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
368 mi
Range
791 mi
550i Gran Turismo
368 mi
791 mi
520d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
113.1 kWh
550i Gran Turismo
223.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
520d Gran Turismo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

550i Gran Turismo
520d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft