The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 81,300
€ 66,800
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M550d BluePerformance is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the 540d.
M550d BluePerformance
540d
57.2
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.2 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
193.3
117.1
194.3
193.3 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
M550d BluePerformance
540d
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.11 %
General
M550d BluePerformance
540d
F10
Generation
G30
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
540d
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B57
N57-S
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
316 hp
540d
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
540d
Performance
M550d BluePerformance
540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
540d
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11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d BluePerformance
540d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
42 mpg
540d
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
690 mi
Range
733 mi
M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
733 mi
540d
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).
115.2 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
540d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
M550d BluePerformance
540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
