The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 82,600
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) M550d
€ 45,700
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) 520i
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700

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
520i
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.3
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
193.3 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M550d
520i
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.55 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

M550d
520i
F10
Generation
F10
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
520i
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N20
N57-S
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
M550d
376 hp
181 hp
520i
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
M550d
546 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i

Performance

M550d
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

M550d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

520i

 REPLAY
11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
M550d
11.46 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M550d
520i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
M550d
38 mpg
38 mpg
520i
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
702 mi
M550d
702 mi
702 mi
520i
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).
117.5 kWh
M550d
127.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M550d
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data