The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 90,500

€ 52,200

€ 90,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 525d.
M550i
525d
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
193.2
195.4 in
Length
193.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M550i
525d
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.39 %

General
M550i
525d
G30
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M550i
525d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
M550i
523 hp
215 hp
525d
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M550i
553 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
M550i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

M550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

525d
▶ REPLAY
8.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
M550i
8.2 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550i
525d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
M550i
24 mpg
46 mpg
525d
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
431 mi
Range
853 mi
M550i
431 mi
853 mi
525d
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).
104.9 kWh
M550i
185.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data