Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8vsBMW 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 Sedan (F10)

550i V8

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)

550i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2012-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    214 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    761 km
    473 mi
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,830 kg
    4,034 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
407hp304kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,690kg5,930lb
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
49.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
761km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,899mm193in
4,998mm197in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,901mm75in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,559mm61in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
151mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
214g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V85,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
18.4 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
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
407 hp
304 kW
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
450 hp
336 kW

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has 43 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
600 Nm
443 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
2,070 kg
4,564 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)550i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Sedan (F10)550i V85.0 s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5.0 s

Although BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has more power, BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8: 1.2 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
673 km
418 mi
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
761 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
407 hp
304 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
450 hp
336 kW
5.0 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.0 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
673 km
418 mi
761 km
473 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
214 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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) 550i V8BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 88 km (55 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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