The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 94,700
€ 73,200
€ 94,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,200
ⓘ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 M5 is 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 550i.
M5
550i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
191.1
116.9
193.2
191.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
550i
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.62 %
General
M5
550i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
550i
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW N63
S85-B50
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
M5
500 hp
444 hp
550i
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
550i
Performance
M5
550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
550i
▶ REPLAY
8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
M5
8.18 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
550i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
27 mpg
M5
16 mpg
27 mpg
550i
10 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
294 mi
Range
506 mi
M5
294 mi
506 mi
550i
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
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).
162.9 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
