The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520i (07 - 10)
€ 75,800
€ 36,800
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 520i.
550i
520i
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
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
520i
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
926 lb
21.48 %
General
550i
520i
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
520i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N43
N63-B44
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
550i
444 hp
168 hp
520i
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
550i
479 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
550i
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
550i
9.71 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
520i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
550i
26 mpg
35 mpg
520i
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
649 mi
550i
473 mi
649 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
127 kWh
550i
174.3 kWh
127 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
520i
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





















