The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 75,800
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 550i
€ 81,300
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) M550d BluePerformance
€ 75,800
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 0.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
550i
M550d BluePerformance
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
193.2 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

550i
M550d BluePerformance
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.76 %
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

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
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
550i
444 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
550i
479 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance

Performance

550i
M550d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

550i

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

M550d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
550i
9.71 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

550i
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
550i
26 mpg
37 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
690 mi
550i
473 mi
690 mi
M550d 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).
129.6 kWh
550i
174.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 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