The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 20)
€ 79,100

€ 48,100

€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘ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 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
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 2.0 TDI SCR
4861 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
1058 lb
21.76 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
402 hp
187 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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12.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
12.09 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
20 mpg
46 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
14 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
368 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
368 mi
804 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
223.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1157 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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