The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 82,600
€ 47,100
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
M550d
525d
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
192.9
193.3 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M550d
525d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.96 %
General
M550d
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 N57
N57-S
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
M550d
376 hp
201 hp
525d
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M550d
546 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
M550d
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
M550d
11.46 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d
525d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
M550d
38 mpg
39 mpg
525d
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
713 mi
M550d
702 mi
713 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).
125.5 kWh
M550d
127.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d
525d
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













