CARBARN | BMW X5 M50d | The BMW M550d, the M550d Touring, the X5 and the X6 M50d M50d are the first diesel models to be developed by the M division. The BMW M550d (saloon and touring), the X5 and the X6 M50d M50d are all equipped with 8-speed Sports automatic transmission, the carmaker's xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system, EfficientDynamics technology, and an Auto Start-Stop function.
BMW's M division upgraded the cars' suspension system, bodyshell, engine and transmission mounting, springs and dampers, all standard and optional chassis control systems, and the mapping for the hydraulic Servotronic steering. The distinctive design features of the BMW M550d (plus Touring) include the new front bumper with larger water intakes in each side, and the discreet boot lid spoiler.
The M550d comes with two exhaust tail pipes, left and right. The BMW M550d Control Driving Experience features the switch, the which offers the PRO ECO driving mode, and the Performance Control system. The M550d BMW sedan is rated with a 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph) acceleration time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km / h (155 mph). The BMW Touring M550d requires 4.9 seconds to reach 100 km / h (62 mph), but it has the same top speed.
The BMW X6 M50d is rated with a 0-62 mph (0-100 km / h) acceleration time of 5.3 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h (155 mph). BMW's X6 M50d EU6 is not compliant, but its 204 g / km CO2 emissions level grants him an EU5 certification. The average fuel consumption of the X6 M50d is rated at 7.7 litres/100 kilometers (36.7 mpg imp). In terms of technology, the BMW X6 M50d comes equipped with Dynamic Performance Control, BMW's air suspension, Adaptive Drive, rear-view camera with Top View and huge 20-inch alloys.
In terms of performance, the BMW X5 M50d is a bit slower in comparison to its coupe brother. With a EU5-compliant, 204 g / km CO2 emission level, the X5 M50d promises to offer a 7.5 litres/100 kilometers (37.7 mpg imp) fuel consumption on the combined cycle. The BMW X5 M50d Will be available with the same equipment as the X6. You can watch the BMW M550d (sedan and Touring), the BMW X5 and the BMW X6 M50d M50d in action on video lower down this page.
