The Comparative Analysis :

BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

€ 65,700
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16) ActiveHybrid 5
€ 85,000
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) M550d
€ 65,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ActiveHybrid 5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M550d.
ActiveHybrid 5
M550d
57.6
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.4
193.2 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ActiveHybrid 5
M550d
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

General

ActiveHybrid 5
M550d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ActiveHybrid 5
M550d
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B57
N55-B30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
395 hp
M550d
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
M550d

Performance

ActiveHybrid 5
M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

ActiveHybrid 5

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

M550d

 REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
M550d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ActiveHybrid 5
M550d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
40 mpg
M550d
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
695 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
695 mi
M550d
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).
121.3 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
M550d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ActiveHybrid 5
M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data