The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 530i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 73,200
€ 51,300
€ 73,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the 530i.
550i
530i
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 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
530i
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.19 %
General
550i
530i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
550i
530i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N53
N63-B44
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
550i
444 hp
268 hp
530i
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
550i
479 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
550i
530i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530i
▶ REPLAY
9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
550i
9.46 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
530i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
550i
27 mpg
28 mpg
530i
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
524 mi
550i
506 mi
524 mi
530i
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).
157.2 kWh
550i
162.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
530i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
