The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 550i (07 - 10)
€ 61,200
€ 64,900
€ 61,200
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 540i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 550i.
540i
550i
58.2
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
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
540i
550i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.74 %
General
540i
550i
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
540i
550i
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW N62
B58-B30
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
540i
335 hp
362 hp
550i
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
540i
332 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
540i
550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
540i
10.99 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
550i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
540i
36 mpg
22 mpg
550i
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
650 mi
Range
399 mi
540i
650 mi
399 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
550i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
