The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 65,700

€ 85,000

€ 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
73.2
82.4
57.8
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
116.9
193.2
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
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %

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
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
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
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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).
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