The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 20)
€ 75,900

€ 52,700

€ 75,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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
197
111.7
191.4
197 in
Length
191.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
111.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4030 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
699 lb
14.78 %

General
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
F07
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
444 hp
237 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
479 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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10.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
10.65 lb/hp
17 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
26 mpg
40 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 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 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
174.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft