The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 81,300
€ 47,500
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M550d BluePerformance is 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the 525i.
M550d BluePerformance
525i
57.2
73.2
82.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
116.9
193.3
113.7
190.6
193.3 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M550d BluePerformance
525i
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.69 %
General
M550d BluePerformance
525i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M550d BluePerformance
525i
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N53
N57-S
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
215 hp
525i
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
M550d BluePerformance
525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i
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11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d BluePerformance
525i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
28 mpg
525i
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
524 mi
M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
524 mi
525i
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).
157.2 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
525i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d BluePerformance
525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
