The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 74,100
€ 39,700
€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 523i.
550i
523i
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
523i
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
882 lb
20.26 %
General
550i
523i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
550i
523i
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-B25
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
550i
402 hp
187 hp
523i
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
550i
443 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
550i
523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
550i
10.83 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
523i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
550i
21 mpg
31 mpg
523i
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
580 mi
550i
395 mi
580 mi
523i
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).
142.1 kWh
550i
208.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
523i
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
