Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550dvsBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

M550d

400 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)

550i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2012-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,955 kg
    4,310 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    176 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    985 km
    612 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550dBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
400hp298kW
450hp336kW
Torque
760Nm561lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,750kg6,063lb
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
48.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
985km612mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,962mm195in
4,998mm197in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,901mm75in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,559mm61in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
3,070mm121in
Front track-
1,621mm64in
Rear track-
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance-
151mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
440L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
176g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550dBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550dBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
17.9 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
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
400 hp
298 kW
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
450 hp
336 kW

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has 50 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
2,140 kg
4,718 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 Touring (G31)M550d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)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 Touring (G31)M550d4.6 s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i4.8 s

Although BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 0.2 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 Touring (G31)M550d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 2.9 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 Touring (G31)M550d
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
985 km
612 mi
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
729 km
453 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
400 hp
298 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
450 hp
336 kW
4.8 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 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
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

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 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
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d 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 Touring (G31)M550d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.8 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 Touring (G31)M550d
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550dBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
400 hp
298 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
2,140 kg
4,718 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
985 km
612 mi
729 km
453 mi
CO2 score
176 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 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 Touring (G31) M550dBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 256 km (159 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 48 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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