The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 75,800

€ 53,600

€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 longer.
550i
530d BluePerformance
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
193.2
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
530d BluePerformance
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.19 %

General
550i
530d BluePerformance
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
530d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
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
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
550i
444 hp
254 hp
530d BluePerformance
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
550i
479 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
530d BluePerformance
Performance
550i
530d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

530d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
550i
9.71 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
550i
26 mpg
44 mpg
530d BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
821 mi
550i
473 mi
821 mi
530d BluePerformance
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).
109.1 kWh
550i
174.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
530d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
530d BluePerformance
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