The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 85,000
€ 50,300
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M550d is 4.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the 530xi.
M550d
530xi
57.8
73.5
83.7
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
117.1
195.4
113.7
190.6
195.4 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M550d
530xi
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.9 %
General
M550d
530xi
G30
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M550d
530xi
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N53
B57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
M550d
395 hp
268 hp
530xi
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
M550d
561 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530xi
Performance
M550d
530xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530xi
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
M550d
10.72 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
530xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d
530xi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
M550d
40 mpg
29 mpg
530xi
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
537 mi
M550d
695 mi
537 mi
530xi
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).
153.5 kWh
M550d
121.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
530xi
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d
530xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
