The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 550i (07 - 10)
€ 65,700
€ 64,900
€ 65,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,900
ⓘ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 ActiveHybrid 5 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 550i.
ActiveHybrid 5
550i
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
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 5
550i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.87 %
General
ActiveHybrid 5
550i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 5
550i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N62
N55-B30
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
362 hp
550i
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
ActiveHybrid 5
550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 5
550i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
22 mpg
550i
39 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
399 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
399 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
206.5 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 5
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
