The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 81,300
€ 50,900
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 M550d BluePerformance is 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
M550d BluePerformance
525d
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.3
116.9
192.9
193.3 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M550d BluePerformance
525d
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.89 %
General
M550d BluePerformance
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M550d BluePerformance
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-S
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
215 hp
525d
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
M550d BluePerformance
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d BluePerformance
525d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
46 mpg
525d
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
853 mi
M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
853 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
104.9 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d BluePerformance
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data













