The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 74,100
€ 59,400
€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 550i is 0.3 inches shorter.
550i
535d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
535d
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.36 %
General
550i
535d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 N57
N63-B44
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
550i
402 hp
309 hp
535d
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
550i
443 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
535d
Performance
550i
535d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
535d
▶ REPLAY
10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
550i
10.83 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
535d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
550i
21 mpg
44 mpg
535d
14 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
821 mi
550i
395 mi
821 mi
535d
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).
109.1 kWh
550i
208.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
