Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545ivsBMW 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)

545i

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)

550i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2010-2012

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)545iBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
333hp248kW
407hp304kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,730kg6,019lb
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
57.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
593km369mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,998mm197in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,901mm75in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,559mm61in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
275g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545iBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i: 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)545i6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 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)545iBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
20.4 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
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
333 hp
248 kW
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
407 hp
304 kW

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has 74 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
450 Nm
332 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)545i
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
2,130 kg
4,696 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)545i
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)545i5.8 s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i and BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 1.2 L/100 km.

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)545i
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
660 km
410 mi
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
593 km
369 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
333 hp
248 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
407 hp
304 kW
5.4 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)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
5.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series (E60)545i
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)545iBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
2,130 kg
4,696 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 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
660 km
410 mi
593 km
369 mi
CO2 score
-
275 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 (E60) 545iBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i

  • Is 490 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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