The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 74,100

€ 81,300

€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,300
ⓘ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, but the 550i is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
550i
M550d BluePerformance
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.2
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.2 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.3
192.9 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
M550d BluePerformance
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %

General
550i
M550d BluePerformance
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
550i
M550d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N57
N63-B44
Engine Code
N57-S

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
550i
402 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
550i
443 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance
Performance
550i
M550d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

M550d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
550i
10.83 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
550i
21 mpg
37 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
14 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
690 mi
550i
395 mi
690 mi
M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
550i
208.4 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data