The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 75,800
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 550i
€ 61,200
 BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) 540i
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The 550i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 540i.
550i
540i
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

550i
540i
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.57 %
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

550i
540i
F10
Generation
G30
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
540i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW B58
N63-B44
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
550i
444 hp
335 hp
540i
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
550i
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i

Performance

550i
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

550i

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

540i

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
550i
9.71 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

550i
540i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
550i
26 mpg
36 mpg
540i
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
650 mi
550i
473 mi
650 mi
540i
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
123.1 kWh
550i
174.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

550i
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data