The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 90,500
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) M550i
€ 61,200
 BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) 540i
€ 90,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
117.1
195.4
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
195.4 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

M550i
540i
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.13 %
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

M550i
540i
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
M550i
523 hp
335 hp
540i
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
M550i
553 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i

Performance

M550i
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

M550i

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

540i

▶ REPLAY
8.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
M550i
8.2 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M550i
540i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
M550i
24 mpg
36 mpg
540i
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
650 mi
M550i
431 mi
650 mi
540i
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
123.1 kWh
M550i
185.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
540i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M550i
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data