The Comparative Analysis :

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 38,800
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 79,100
 BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 550i Gran Turismo
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the BMW 550i Gran Turismo.
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
57.1
Blueprint VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
73.7
83.7
61.4
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
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 OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
111.7
191.4
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
196.8
191.4 in
Length
196.8 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
3430 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6019 lb
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
1431 lb
29.44 %
BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

General

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF 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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF 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
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Gran Turismo

Performance

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Gran Turismo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
40 mpg
20 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
368 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
695 mi
368 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
223.5 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
111.8 kWh
223.5 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft