The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 530i (11 - 13)
€ 81,300
€ 46,800
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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
530i
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
530i
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.19 %
General
M550d BluePerformance
530i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M550d BluePerformance
530i
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
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
268 hp
530i
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
M550d BluePerformance
530i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
530i
▶ REPLAY
11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d BluePerformance
530i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
31 mpg
530i
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
572 mi
M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
572 mi
530i
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).
144 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
144 kWh
530i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d BluePerformance
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
