The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 80,300
BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 550i Gran Turismo
€ 50,100
 VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100

ⓘ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 TSI.
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
61.4
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
120.9
196.8
Blueprint VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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 TSI
4883 lb
Curb Weight
3783 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
1100 lb
22.53 %
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
F07
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
444 hp
276 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
479 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Gran Turismo

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
11 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
25 mpg
32 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
453 mi
Range
562 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
453 mi
562 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
181.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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