The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 75,800
€ 45,800
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the 525xd.
550i
525xd
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 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
525xd
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.23 %
General
550i
525xd
F10
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
550i
525xd
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW M57
N63-B44
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
550i
444 hp
194 hp
525xd
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
550i
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525xd
Performance
550i
525xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
550i
9.71 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
525xd
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
550i
26 mpg
34 mpg
525xd
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
630 mi
550i
473 mi
630 mi
525xd
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).
141.9 kWh
550i
174.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
525xd
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
525xd
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
