The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 81,300
€ 58,300
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The M550d BluePerformance is 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the 540i.
M550d BluePerformance
540i
57.2
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.2 in
Height
57.8 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
540i
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.93 %
General
M550d BluePerformance
540i
F10
Generation
E60
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 automatic transmission
Engine
M550d BluePerformance
540i
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N62
N57-S
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
302 hp
540i
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
M550d BluePerformance
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
540i
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11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d BluePerformance
540i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
24 mpg
540i
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
449 mi
M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
449 mi
540i
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).
183.8 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d BluePerformance
540i
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
