The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 75,800
€ 46,600
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 525xi.
550i
525xi
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
525xi
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.02 %
General
550i
525xi
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
550i
525xi
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-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
550i
444 hp
215 hp
525xi
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
550i
479 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
550i
525xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
550i
9.71 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
525xi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
550i
26 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
537 mi
550i
473 mi
537 mi
525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
550i
174.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
525xi
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
