The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 81,300
€ 61,200
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 540i.
M550d BluePerformance
540i
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
540i
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
15.22 %
General
M550d BluePerformance
540i
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M550d BluePerformance
540i
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B58
N57-S
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
335 hp
540i
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
M550d BluePerformance
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
540i
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11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d BluePerformance
540i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
36 mpg
540i
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
690 mi
Range
650 mi
M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
650 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).
123.1 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d BluePerformance
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
