The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)

€ 86,300
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) M550i
€ 42,900
 BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 86,300
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 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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance.
M550i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
57.8
Blueprint BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.4
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
195.4 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M550i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.08 %
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)

General

M550i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

M550i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M550i
479 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Performance

M550i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

M550i

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
9.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
M550i
9.11 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M550i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
M550i
26 mpg
52 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
967 mi
M550i
475 mi
967 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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).
92.5 kWh
M550i
168.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M550i
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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