The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 86,300
€ 119,900
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M550i is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the M5.
M550i
M5
57.8
73.5
83.7
58
74.9
83.7
73.5 in
Width
74.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
117.1
195.4
117.4
195.5
195.4 in
Length
195.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
M550i
M5
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.83 %
General
M550i
M5
G30
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M550i
M5
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW S63
N63-B44
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
M550i
456 hp
592 hp
M5
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
M550i
479 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
M550i
M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
M550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
M5
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9.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
M550i
9.11 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550i
M5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
M550i
26 mpg
22 mpg
M5
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
475 mi
Range
395 mi
M550i
475 mi
395 mi
M5
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).
202.8 kWh
M550i
168.7 kWh
202.8 kWh
M5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
M550i
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
