The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 85,000
€ 48,300
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M550d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 525d.
M550d
525d
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
195.4
116.9
192.9
195.4 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M550d
525d
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.16 %
General
M550d
525d
G30
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 four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N47
B57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
M550d
395 hp
215 hp
525d
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M550d
561 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
M550d
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
M550d
10.72 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d
525d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
M550d
40 mpg
49 mpg
525d
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
906 mi
M550d
695 mi
906 mi
525d
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).
98.8 kWh
M550d
121.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
525d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
