The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 81,300
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) M550d BluePerformance
€ 60,400
BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) 535d
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400

ⓘ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
535d
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.3 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M550d BluePerformance
535d
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5280 lb
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.07 %
BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

General

M550d BluePerformance
535d
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
535d
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N57
N57-S
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
309 hp
535d
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
535d

Performance

M550d BluePerformance
535d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

M550d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

535d

▶ REPLAY
11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.34 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
13.34 lb/hp
535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M550d BluePerformance
535d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
41 mpg
535d
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
763 mi
M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
763 mi
535d
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).
117.3 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
535d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M550d BluePerformance
535d
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