The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 90,500
€ 40,900
€ 90,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 M550i is 4.8 inches longer and 0.9 inches wider.
M550i
520d
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
M550i
520d
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
18 %
General
M550i
520d
G30
Generation
E60
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 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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
M550i
523 hp
161 hp
520d
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M550i
553 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
M550i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
M550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
8.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
M550i
8.2 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550i
520d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
M550i
24 mpg
42 mpg
520d
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
431 mi
Range
777 mi
M550i
431 mi
777 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
115.2 kWh
M550i
185.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
520d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
