The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i (07 - 10) vs. BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07)
€ 64,900
€ 90,900
€ 64,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 550i is 0.6 inches shorter.
550i
M5
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
191.1
190.6 in
Length
191.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
M5
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.18 %
General
550i
M5
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
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
550i
M5
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW S85
N62-B48
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
550i
362 hp
500 hp
M5
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
550i
361 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
550i
M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 lb/hp
550i
10.57 lb/hp
8.07 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
M5
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
16 mpg
550i
22 mpg
16 mpg
M5
14 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
294 mi
550i
399 mi
294 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
280.3 kWh
550i
206.5 kWh
280.3 kWh
M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
