The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 74,100
€ 40,900
€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 2.3 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
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
520d
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
838 lb
19.25 %
General
550i
520d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
550i
402 hp
161 hp
520d
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
550i
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
550i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
550i
10.83 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
520d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
550i
21 mpg
42 mpg
520d
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
777 mi
550i
395 mi
777 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
115.2 kWh
550i
208.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
