The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)

€ 81,500
BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 550i Gran Turismo
€ 35,300
 VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
61.4
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (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 Steptronic (13 - 17)
120.9
197
Blueprint VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI ACT
4883 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
1567 lb
32.09 %
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)

General

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
F07
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI 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 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 ACT

Performance

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Gran Turismo

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
11 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
25 mpg
46 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
453 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
453 mi
804 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
181.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft