The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 82,600
€ 47,200
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 width, but the M550d is 0.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
M550d
520d
57.2
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.2 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.3
116.9
193.2
193.3 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M550d
520d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.68 %
General
M550d
520d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M550d
520d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M550d
376 hp
181 hp
520d
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M550d
546 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
M550d
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
M550d
11.46 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d
520d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
M550d
38 mpg
48 mpg
520d
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
888 mi
M550d
702 mi
888 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
100.7 kWh
M550d
127.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
