Car comparison

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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BMW 5 Series (E60)

550i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

550i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)550iBMW5 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
54.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
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) 550iBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i: 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 (F11)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)550iBMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 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
6.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
182 km/h
113 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 (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)550i5.6 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i and BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: 0.5 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 (F11)550i
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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
5.6 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
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
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)550iBMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 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
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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
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

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 (F11) 550i
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 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 0.5 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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