The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 85,000
€ 48,400
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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 an inch longer and 0.5 inches lower.
M550d
520d
57.8
73.5
83.7
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
117.1
195.4
117.1
194.3
195.4 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
M550d
520d
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.84 %
General
M550d
520d
G30
Generation
G30
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
520d
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW B47
B57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
M550d
395 hp
187 hp
520d
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M550d
561 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
M550d
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
M550d
10.72 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d
520d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
M550d
40 mpg
57 mpg
520d
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
695 mi
Range
1000 mi
M550d
695 mi
1000 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
84.3 kWh
M550d
121.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
520d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
