The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 75,800
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 550i Steptronic
€ 74,100
 BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) 550i Automatic
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,100

ⓘ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 Steptronic is 0.3 inches longer.
550i Steptronic
550i Automatic
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

550i Steptronic
550i Automatic
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.01 %
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)

General

550i Steptronic
550i Automatic
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

550i Steptronic
550i Automatic
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N63
N63-B44
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
550i Steptronic
444 hp
402 hp
550i Automatic
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
550i Steptronic
479 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
550i Automatic

Performance

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

200 ft
0.000 sec

550i Steptronic

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

550i Automatic

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 lb/hp
550i Steptronic
9.71 lb/hp
10.83 lb/hp
550i Automatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

550i Steptronic
550i Automatic
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
550i Steptronic
26 mpg
21 mpg
550i Automatic
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
395 mi
550i Steptronic
473 mi
395 mi
550i Automatic
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).
208.4 kWh
550i Steptronic
174.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
550i Automatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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