The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 550i (07 - 10)
€ 56,100
€ 64,900
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 540i and the 550i are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
540i
550i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
540i
550i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %
General
540i
550i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
540i
550i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW N62
N62-B40
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
540i
302 hp
362 hp
550i
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
540i
288 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
540i
550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
540i
12.59 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
550i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
540i
22 mpg
22 mpg
550i
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
414 mi
Range
399 mi
540i
414 mi
399 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
206.5 kWh
540i
198.9 kWh
206.5 kWh
550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
