Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d

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

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BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)

550i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2012-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

535d

313 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d

  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    155 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550iBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
Power
450hp336kW
313hp233kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
2,140kg4,718lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
2,475kg5,456lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,998mm197in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,901mm75in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,559mm61in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,636mm64in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
151mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
440L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,670L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
155g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550iBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550iBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
17.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
450 hp
336 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
313 hp
233 kW

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has 137 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 137 hp (102 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
2,140 kg
4,718 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
1,825 kg
4,023 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 Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
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 Gran Turismo (F07)550i4.8 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d: 0.7 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 Gran Turismo (F07)550i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 3.7 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 Gran Turismo (F07)550i
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
729 km
453 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
1,186 km
737 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
450 hp
336 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 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 Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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

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 Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 Gran Turismo (F07)550i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.5 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 Gran Turismo (F07)550i
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550iBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535d
Power
450 hp
336 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,140 kg
4,718 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
729 km
453 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
155 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 Gran Turismo (F07) 550iBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Has 137 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535d

  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 457 km (284 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 69 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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