The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 94,700
€ 81,300
€ 94,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The M5 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the M550d BluePerformance.
M5
M550d BluePerformance
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.2
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.2 in
113.7
191.1
116.9
193.3
191.1 in
Length
193.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
M550d BluePerformance
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.85 %
General
M5
M550d BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
M550d BluePerformance
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW N57
S85-B50
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
M5
500 hp
376 hp
M550d BluePerformance
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
M550d BluePerformance
Performance
M5
M550d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
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8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
M5
8.18 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
37 mpg
M5
16 mpg
37 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
10 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
294 mi
Range
690 mi
M5
294 mi
690 mi
M550d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
129.6 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
