The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 86,300
€ 45,500
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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. The M550i is 4.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the 525d.
M550i
525d
57.8
73.5
83.7
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 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
M550i
525d
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.44 %
General
M550i
525d
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M550i
525d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW M57
N63-B44
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
M550i
456 hp
194 hp
525d
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M550i
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
M550i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
M550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
9.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
M550i
9.11 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550i
525d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
M550i
26 mpg
35 mpg
525d
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
475 mi
Range
649 mi
M550i
475 mi
649 mi
525d
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).
137.9 kWh
M550i
168.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
525d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
