Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550dvsBMW 5 Series (E60) 550i

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

M550d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series (E60)

550i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550dBMW5 Series (E60)550i
Power
381hp284kW
367hp274kW
Torque
740Nm546lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
376Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,910mm193in
4,841mm191in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,599mm63in
1,582mm62in
Max trunk volume-
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550dBMW 5 Series (E60) 550iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series (E60)550i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550dBMW5 Series (E60)550i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
16.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
381 hp
284 kW
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
367 hp
274 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d has 14 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
1,665 kg
3,671 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 Sedan (F10)M550d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Sedan (F10)M550d4.7 s
BMW5 Series (E60)550i5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 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 Sedan (F10)M550d
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
381 hp
284 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
367 hp
274 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Sedan (F10)M550d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550dBMW5 Series (E60)550i
Power
381 hp
284 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
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
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
-
Trunk score
-
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 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 Sedan (F10) M550d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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