The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 67,100

€ 57,900

€ 67,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 550i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 535i.
550i
535i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
535i
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.15 %

General
550i
535i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
550i
535i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW N55
N62-B48
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
550i
362 hp
302 hp
535i
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
550i
361 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
550i
535i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

535i
▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
550i
10.63 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
535i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
550i
23 mpg
31 mpg
535i
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
572 mi
550i
423 mi
572 mi
535i
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
144 kWh
550i
195.2 kWh
144 kWh
535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data