BMW 5 Series (E60)
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BMW 5 Series (E60) 550ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.1 s
- Most powerful407 hp304 kW
- Highest torque600 Nm443 lb-ft
- Lowest city consumption15.8 L/100 km14.9 mpg US17.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Largest trunk560 L
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score74/100
- Best economy score78/100
- Best practicality score86/100
BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,665 kg3,671 lb
- Best power-to-weight220 hp/t164 kW/t4.5 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW5 Series (E60)550i | BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367hp274kW | 407hp304kW |
| Torque | 490Nm361lb-ft | 600Nm443lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,665kg3,671lb | 1,900kg4,189lb |
| Gross weight | 2,220kg4,894lb | 2,540kg5,600lb |
| 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 | 53.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 53.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5s | 5.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.3s Calculated | 16.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3s Calculated | 4.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK | 15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.4s Calculated | 13.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb Calculated | 214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton Calculated | 316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 654km407mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,799cc293cu in | 4,395cc268cu in |
| Length | 4,841mm191in | 4,907mm193in |
| Width | 1,846mm73in | 1,860mm73in |
| Height | 1,468mm58in | 1,462mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,888mm114in | 2,968mm117in |
| Front track | 1,558mm61in | 1,600mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,582mm62in | 1,626mm64in |
| Ground clearance | - | 141mm6in |
| Trunk volume | - | 560L |
| Max trunk volume | 520L | 1,670L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 70L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 250g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E60)550i | 6,300 rpm | 3,400 rpm | 6,550 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i | 5,500-6,400 rpm | 1,750-4,500 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW5 Series (E60)550i | BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.3 s | 4.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.5 s | 5.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.3 s | 16.2 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 | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.0 s | 8.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.4 s | 11.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.4 s | 13.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 182 km/h 113 mph | 182 km/h 113 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E60)550i | 367 hp 274 kW |
| BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i | 407 hp 304 kW |
BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i has 40 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i: 40 hp (30 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E60)550i | 490 Nm 361 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E60)550i | 1,665 kg 3,671 lb |
| BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i | 1,900 kg 4,189 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E60)550i | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (F11)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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E60)550i | 5.5 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i | 5.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i and BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: 0.4 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E60)550i | 220 hp/t 164 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i | 214 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E60)550i | 367 hp 274 kW | 5.5 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i | 407 hp 304 kW | 5.1 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW5 Series (E60)550i | BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 367 hp 274 kW | 407 hp 304 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 490 Nm 361 lb-ft | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.5 s | 5.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,665 kg 3,671 lb | 1,900 kg 4,189 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 654 km 407 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 250 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | 560 L 19.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 220 hp/t 164 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 214 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.72 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.13 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,809 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i
- Is 235 kg lighter
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i
- Has 40 hp more
- Has 110 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 40 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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