The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)

€ 81,300
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) M550d BluePerformance
€ 104,300
BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16) M5
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,300

ⓘ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 length, but the M550d BluePerformance is 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower.
M550d BluePerformance
M5
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)
74.4
83.4
73.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.2 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)
116.7
193.3
193.3 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in

Vehicle Weight

M550d BluePerformance
M5
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.27 %
BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)

General

M550d BluePerformance
M5
F10
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

M550d BluePerformance
M5
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW S63
N57-S
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
552 hp
M5
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
M5

Performance

M550d BluePerformance
M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

M550d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

M5

▶ REPLAY
11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
7.77 lb/hp
M5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M550d BluePerformance
M5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
24 mpg
M5
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
439 mi
M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
439 mi
M5
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).
187.5 kWh
M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
M5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M550d BluePerformance
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data