The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 85,000
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) M550d
€ 50,100
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) 528i
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100

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 528i.
M550d
528i
57.8
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.4
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
195.4 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M550d
528i
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.3 %
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

General

M550d
528i
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

M550d
528i
Straight-six diesel engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N20
B57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
M550d
395 hp
242 hp
528i
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
M550d
561 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
528i

Performance

M550d
528i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

M550d

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

528i

 REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.21 lb/hp
M550d
10.72 lb/hp
16.21 lb/hp
528i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M550d
528i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
M550d
40 mpg
34 mpg
528i
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
621 mi
M550d
695 mi
621 mi
528i
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).
132.6 kWh
M550d
121.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
528i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M550d
528i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data