The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 77,700
€ 38,800
€ 77,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 550i Gran Turismo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
61.4
74.8
83.9
57.1
73.7
83.7
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
61.4 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
196.8
111.7
191.4
196.8 in
Length
191.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
111.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4729 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
1299 lb
27.47 %
General
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F07
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
*DAD*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
444 hp
148 hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
479 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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10.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.18 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
10.65 lb/hp
23.18 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
26 mpg
40 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
473 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
473 mi
695 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
174.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft
