The Comparative Analysis :

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 20) vs. BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 40,600
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 20) VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 80,300
 BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 550i Gran Turismo
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
57.1
Blueprint VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 20)
73.7
83.7
61.4
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 20)
111.7
191.4
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
120.9
196.8
191.4 in
Length
196.8 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
3622 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
1261 lb
25.82 %
BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

General

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
3H
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*DSR*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Gran Turismo

Performance

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Gran Turismo

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24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
24.47 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
453 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
932 mi
453 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft