The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)
€ 89,600
€ 42,900
€ 89,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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
525d
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
525d
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.8 %
General
M550d
525d
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M550d
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW M57
B57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
M550d
395 hp
194 hp
525d
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M550d
561 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
M550d
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
M550d
10.72 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d
525d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
M550d
37 mpg
38 mpg
525d
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
702 mi
M550d
651 mi
702 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
127.6 kWh
M550d
129.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d
525d
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)
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