The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 535i Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 74,100
€ 55,400
€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘ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 is 0.3 inches shorter.
550i
535i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
535i
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.63 %
General
550i
535i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
535i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N55
N63-B44
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
550i
402 hp
302 hp
535i
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
550i
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
550i
535i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
535i
▶ REPLAY
10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
550i
10.83 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
535i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
33 mpg
550i
21 mpg
33 mpg
535i
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
604 mi
550i
395 mi
604 mi
535i
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
136.5 kWh
550i
208.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
535i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
