The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 86,300
€ 63,800
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘ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, but the M550i is an inch longer and 0.5 inches lower.
M550i
540i
57.8
73.5
83.7
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
117.1
195.4
117.1
194.3
195.4 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
M550i
540i
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.96 %
General
M550i
540i
G30
Generation
G30
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
M550i
540i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW B58
N63-B44
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
M550i
456 hp
335 hp
540i
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
M550i
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
M550i
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
M550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
9.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
M550i
9.11 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550i
540i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
M550i
26 mpg
34 mpg
540i
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
475 mi
Range
613 mi
M550i
475 mi
613 mi
540i
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
130.7 kWh
M550i
168.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
540i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550i
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
