The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 73,200
BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16) 550i
€ 55,200
BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10) 535d
€ 73,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200

ⓘ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 535d.
550i
535d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

550i
535d
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.93 %
BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)

General

550i
535d
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 automatic transmission

Engine

550i
535d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW M57
N63-B44
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
550i
444 hp
282 hp
535d
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
550i
479 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
535d

Performance

550i
535d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

550i

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

535d

▶ REPLAY
9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
550i
9.46 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

550i
535d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
550i
27 mpg
35 mpg
535d
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
649 mi
550i
506 mi
649 mi
535d
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).
137.9 kWh
550i
162.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
535d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

550i
535d
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