BMW announces 5 Series M550d X-Drive

BMW has announced a more powerful version of their premium executive sedan, the 5 Series, globally. This version of the 5 Series will be the most powerful diesel 5 Series offered so far by the Bavarian car maker.

The M550d is powered by the legendary 3.0-litre straight-six cylinder diesel engine that is also found in the BMW 530d M Sport sold in India.

It has two smaller turbochargers that provide boost almost from idling till the larger turbochargers take over from about 2500rpm. It also develops 19bhp more power as compared to its predecessor and the torque is up by 20Nm.