The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 86,300
€ 42,600
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M550i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 520d.
M550i
520d
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.6
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
117.1
195.4
116.9
192.9
195.4 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M550i
520d
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.82 %
General
M550i
520d
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M550i
520d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N47
N63-B44
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M550i
456 hp
181 hp
520d
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
M550i
479 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
M550i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
M550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
9.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
M550i
9.11 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550i
520d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
M550i
26 mpg
45 mpg
520d
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
475 mi
Range
836 mi
M550i
475 mi
836 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
107 kWh
M550i
168.7 kWh
107 kWh
520d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
