The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 89,600
€ 44,900
€ 89,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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
525i
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
525i
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
16.4 %
General
M550d
525i
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
525i
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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
M550d
395 hp
215 hp
525i
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
M550d
561 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
M550d
525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525i
▶ REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
M550d
10.72 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550d
525i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
M550d
37 mpg
31 mpg
525i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
565 mi
M550d
651 mi
565 mi
525i
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).
145.8 kWh
M550d
129.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
525i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550d
525i
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
