The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 550i Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 42,600
€ 75,900
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,900
ⓘ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 5.6 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
73.7
83.7
61.4
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
111.7
191.4
120.9
197
191.4 in
Length
197 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
3530 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb
Weight Difference:
1199 lb
25.35 %
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
Front-wheel drive
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
*DKZ*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 4180 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
187 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Performance
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.65 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
18.88 lb/hp
10.65 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
684 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
684 mi
473 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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).
174.3 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
113.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
