The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 85,000
€ 58,300
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the M550d is 4.8 inches longer and 0.9 inches wider.
M550d
540i
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 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
540i
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.64 %
General
M550d
540i
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M550d
540i
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N62
B57-D30
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
M550d
395 hp
302 hp
540i
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
M550d
561 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
M550d
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
M550d
10.72 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d
540i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
M550d
40 mpg
24 mpg
540i
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
449 mi
M550d
695 mi
449 mi
540i
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).
183.8 kWh
M550d
121.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
540i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d
540i
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
