The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 82,600
€ 45,100
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The M550d is 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the 525d.
M550d
525d
57.2
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.2 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.3
113.7
190.6
193.3 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M550d
525d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.57 %
General
M550d
525d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M550d
525d
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
376 hp
194 hp
525d
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M550d
546 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
M550d
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
M550d
11.46 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d
525d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
M550d
38 mpg
36 mpg
525d
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
669 mi
M550d
702 mi
669 mi
525d
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).
133.7 kWh
M550d
127.6 kWh
133.7 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
