Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550ivsBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 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

407 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2010-2012
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

535d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 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
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550iBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
Power
407hp304kW
313hp233kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
2,730kg6,019lb
2,395kg5,280lb
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
81.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km369mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,998mm197in
4,899mm193in
Width
1,901mm75in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,559mm61in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,636mm64in
1,627mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
440L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
275g/km
156g/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 Sedan (F10) 535dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)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 Sedan (F10)535d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
17.3 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
407 hp
304 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has 94 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 94 hp (70 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)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
2,130 kg
4,696 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
1,795 kg
3,957 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 Sedan (F10)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)550i5.4 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: 0.1 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
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 5.9 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 Gran Turismo (F07)550i
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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
593 km
369 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)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
407 hp
304 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)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
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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 Sedan (F10)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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 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
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)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 Sedan (F10) 535d 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
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)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
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 Sedan (F10)535d
Power
407 hp
304 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 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
2,130 kg
4,696 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
593 km
369 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
275 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 Gran Turismo (F07) 550iBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Has 94 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 593 km (369 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 119 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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