The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 82,600
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) M550d
€ 51,700
 BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11) 530d
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
M550d
530d
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
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 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
193.3 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M550d
530d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.19 %
BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

M550d
530d
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
530d
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
M550d
376 hp
242 hp
530d
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M550d
546 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
530d

Performance

M550d
530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

M550d

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

530d

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11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
M550d
11.46 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M550d
530d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
M550d
38 mpg
39 mpg
530d
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
713 mi
M550d
702 mi
713 mi
530d
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).
125.5 kWh
M550d
127.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M550d
530d
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