The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 530xd (07 - 08)
€ 81,300
€ 48,500
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 530xd.
M550d BluePerformance
530xd
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
530xd
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.66 %
General
M550d BluePerformance
530xd
F10
Generation
E60
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M550d BluePerformance
530xd
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW M57
N57-S
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
232 hp
530xd
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530xd
Performance
M550d BluePerformance
530xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530xd
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11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d BluePerformance
530xd
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
34 mpg
530xd
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
630 mi
M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
630 mi
530xd
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).
141.9 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
530xd
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d BluePerformance
530xd
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
