Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

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

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BMW 5 Series (E60)

550i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

M550d

400 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)550iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
367hp274kW
400hp298kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
760Nm561lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,620kg5,776lb
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
48.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
985km612mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,962mm195in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,558mm61in
-
Rear track
1,582mm62in
-
Trunk volume-
570L
Max trunk volume
520L
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
176g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550iBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E60)550i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)550iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
14.6 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
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
367 hp
274 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
400 hp
298 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d has 33 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
760 Nm
561 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
1,955 kg
4,310 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)550i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
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)550i5.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d and BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: 0.9 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)550i
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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 (G31)M550d
400 hp
298 kW
4.6 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)550i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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 Touring (G31)M550d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)550iBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
4.6 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
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
-
985 km
612 mi
CO2 score
-
176 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 Touring (G31) M550d
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 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 (G31) M550d

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 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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