The Comparative Analysis :

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 35,300
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 81,500
 BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 550i Gran Turismo
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the BMW 550i Gran Turismo.
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
57.1
Blueprint VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
73.7
83.7
61.4
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
61.4 in
Blueprint VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
111.7
191.4
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
120.9
197
191.4 in
Length
197 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
3316 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6019 lb
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1567 lb
32.09 %
BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
3H
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*DAD*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Gran Turismo

Performance

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Gran Turismo

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.41 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
804 mi
Range
453 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
804 mi
453 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft