The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
€ 73,200
€ 38,700
€ 73,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 520d.
550i
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
520d
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
16.79 %
General
550i
520d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
550i
520d
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
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
550i
444 hp
161 hp
520d
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
550i
479 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
550i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
550i
9.46 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
520d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
550i
27 mpg
46 mpg
520d
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
853 mi
550i
506 mi
853 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
104.9 kWh
550i
162.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
