The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 84,300
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) M550d Touring BluePerformance
€ 50,600
 BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) 525d Touring
€ 84,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600

ⓘ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 525d Touring.
M550d Touring BluePerformance
525d Touring
57.6
Blueprint BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
193.3 in
Length
190.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

M550d Touring BluePerformance
525d Touring
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.17 %
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

M550d Touring BluePerformance
525d Touring
F11
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

M550d Touring BluePerformance
525d Touring
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW M57
N57-S
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
M550d Touring BluePerformance
376 hp
194 hp
525d Touring
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M550d Touring BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d Touring

Performance

M550d Touring BluePerformance
525d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

M550d Touring BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

525d Touring

▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
M550d Touring BluePerformance
12.11 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
525d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M550d Touring BluePerformance
525d Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
M550d Touring BluePerformance
37 mpg
34 mpg
525d Touring
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
621 mi
M550d Touring BluePerformance
680 mi
621 mi
525d 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).
144 kWh
M550d Touring BluePerformance
131.6 kWh
144 kWh
525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M550d Touring BluePerformance
525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft