The Comparative Analysis :

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 50,100
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
€ 76,500
 BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 550i Gran Turismo
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 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 TSI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
57.1
Blueprint VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
73.7
83.7
61.4
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (09 - 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 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
111.7
191.4
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
196.8
191.4 in
Length
196.8 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
3783 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
924 lb
19.63 %
BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (09 - 12)

General

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
3H
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*DJH*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
276 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
276 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Gran Turismo

Performance

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Gran Turismo

▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
13.71 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
562 mi
388 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
212.1 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
212.1 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft