The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 119,900

€ 85,000

€ 119,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M5 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the M550d.
M5
M550d
58
74.9
83.7
57.8
73.5
83.7
74.9 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
117.4
195.5
117.1
195.4
195.5 in
Length
195.4 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
M550d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.03 %

General
M5
M550d
F90
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
M550d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW B57
S63-B44
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
M5
592 hp
395 hp
M550d
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
M5
553 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
M550d
Performance
M5
M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

M550d
▶ REPLAY
7.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
M5
7.22 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
M550d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
M5
22 mpg
40 mpg
M550d
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
395 mi
Range
695 mi
M5
395 mi
695 mi
M550d
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
121.3 kWh
M5
202.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
M550d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
404 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data