The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)

€ 74,100
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) 550i
€ 103,300
 BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13) M5
€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,300

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the M5.
550i
M5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)
74.4
83.4
73.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)
116.7
193.3
192.9 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in

Vehicle Weight

550i
M5
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.52 %
BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)

General

550i
M5
F10
Generation
F10M
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

550i
M5
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW S63
N63-B44
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
550i
402 hp
552 hp
M5
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
550i
443 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
M5

Performance

550i
M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

550i

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

M5

▶ REPLAY
10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
550i
10.83 lb/hp
7.77 lb/hp
M5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

550i
M5
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
550i
21 mpg
24 mpg
M5
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
439 mi
550i
395 mi
439 mi
M5
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).
187.5 kWh
550i
208.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

550i
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data