The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 550i Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 79,100

€ 75,900

€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,900
ⓘ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 Gran Turismo xDrive is 0.2 inches shorter.
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
61.4
74.8
83.9
61.4
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
61.4 in
Height
61.4 in
120.9
196.8
120.9
197
196.8 in
Length
197 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.72 %

General
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
F07
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N63
N63-B44
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
402 hp
444 hp
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
443 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
Performance
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

550i Gran Turismo xDrive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
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12.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.65 lb/hp
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
12.09 lb/hp
10.65 lb/hp
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
20 mpg
26 mpg
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
368 mi
Range
473 mi
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
368 mi
473 mi
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
174.3 kWh
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
223.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i Gran Turismo xDrive
550i Gran Turismo Steptronic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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