The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 74,100
€ 58,300
€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 550i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 540i.
550i
540i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
550i
540i
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.15 %
General
550i
540i
F10
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
550i
540i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N62
N63-B44
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
550i
402 hp
302 hp
540i
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
550i
443 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
550i
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
540i
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10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
550i
10.83 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
550i
540i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
550i
21 mpg
24 mpg
540i
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
449 mi
550i
395 mi
449 mi
540i
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).
183.8 kWh
550i
208.4 kWh
183.8 kWh
540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
550i
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
