Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540ivsBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series (E60)

540i

306 hp4000 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)

550i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
306hp228kW
407hp304kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,690kg5,930lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,000cc244cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,998mm197in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,901mm75in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,559mm61in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,636mm64in
Trunk volume-
440L
Max trunk volume
520L
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
263g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540iBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6,300 rpm3,500 rpm6,550 rpm
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
20.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
407 hp
304 kW

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has 101 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
2,060 kg
4,542 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6.2 s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i and BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
407 hp
304 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,998 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,559 mm
61.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)540iBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,998 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,559 mm
61.4 in
Range score
-
625 km
388 mi
CO2 score
-
263 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Is 405 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Has 101 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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