The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10)
€ 84,300
€ 41,600
€ 84,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M550d Touring BluePerformance is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the 520d Touring.
M550d Touring BluePerformance
520d Touring
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
116.9
193.3
113.6
190.7
193.3 in
Length
190.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M550d Touring BluePerformance
520d Touring
4553 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
18.89 %
General
M550d Touring BluePerformance
520d Touring
F11
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M550d Touring BluePerformance
520d Touring
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-S
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
M550d Touring BluePerformance
376 hp
175 hp
520d Touring
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M550d Touring BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
520d Touring
Performance
M550d Touring BluePerformance
520d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M550d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
520d Touring
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.1 lb/hp
M550d Touring BluePerformance
12.11 lb/hp
21.1 lb/hp
520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d Touring BluePerformance
520d Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
M550d Touring BluePerformance
37 mpg
44 mpg
520d Touring
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
821 mi
M550d Touring BluePerformance
680 mi
821 mi
520d Touring
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
109.1 kWh
M550d Touring BluePerformance
131.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d Touring BluePerformance
520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
















